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Coenwulf Biography and Timeline

Follow Coenwulf through 3 dated historical records for England.

Coenwulf, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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796–798Years on this page

796

Coenwulf Takes Mercian Kingship

King · Mercia · House / House of Mercia

Coenwulf succeeded Ecgfrith and sought to preserve Mercia's supremacy over neighbouring territories.

798

Mercian Forces Capture Eadberht

King · Kent · House / House of Kent

Coenwulf of Mercia defeated Eadberht Praen and restored Mercian domination over Kent.

Coenwulf Subdues Kent

King · Mercia · House / House of Mercia

Coenwulf defeated Eadberht Praen and restored Mercian political control in Kent.

Records, sources and methodology

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