Succession852
Succeeds as King of Mercia
Historical person
Burgred Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Burgred, based on 16 World History Database records associated with England.
16 records852–87414 events3 places
Chronological biography
852
853
Alliance Burgred and Ethelred of Wessex853
Appeals successfully to Ethelred of Wessex for aid against the Vikings
Marriage853
Marries a daughter of Aethelwulf
867
Invasion of Mercia867
The Vikings invade Mercia but are driven back. In order to establish peace, King Burhred of Mercia cedes Nottingham to the Danes in exchange for leaving the rest of Mercia undisturbed
Rule of Nottingham867
In order to establish peace, King Burhred of Mercia cedes Nottingham to the Danes in exchange for leaving the rest of Mercia undisturbed
868
Appeal for West Saxon Aid868
Burgred requested West Saxon assistance after the Viking army occupied Nottingham.
869
Great Army869
The Viking Great Army is left intact
Peace Treaty869
The Viking Great Army is left intact. A Mercian & Saxon Army pursue the Vikings to Nottingham & negotiate peace
873
Capture of Mercia873
The Vikings occupy Mercia
Exile of Burgred873
Forced into exile in Rome after the Vikings occupy Mercia
Rule of Mercia873
The Vikings occupy Mercia
874
Abdication874
The Danes occupy Mercia with little resistance, Burgred abdicates
Death of Burgred874
Death of Burged
Exile of Burgred874
Burgred was driven from Mercia by the Viking army and went into exile at Rome.
Invasion of Mercia874
The Vikings defeat Burgred
Pilgrimage874
Goes on a pilgrimage to Rome
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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