Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent
Role range: 0673-0676
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Hlothhere Biography and Timeline
Follow Hlothhere through 7 dated historical records for England.
Hlothhere, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
7Distinct records
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673–679Years on this page
673
Hlothhere Claims Kentish Throne
Hlothhere succeeded his nephew Ecgberht I and governed during a period when Kent faced external pressure and dynastic competition.
675
Rule of Kent
After the death of Wulfhere, reclaims central & mid Kent around Rochester
Role range: 0673-0676
Stodmarsh Land Grant
A charter dated to 675 records Hlothhere granting land at Stodmarsh to the monastic community of Saints Peter and Paul in Canterbury.
676
Siege of Rochester
Athelred sends an army into Kent which pillages Rochester
Role range: 0673-0676
679
Succession
Recognizes Eadric as his co-ruler & successor
Role range: 0673-0676
Reculver Property Granted
Hlothhere issued a recorded grant associated with Reculver and lands on Thanet, showing the connection between kingship and religious estates.
Records, sources and methodology
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