Wihtred Restores Kentish Rule
Wihtred established his position as king after years of factional conflict and external intervention in Kent.
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Wihtred Biography and Timeline
Follow Wihtred through 4 dated historical records for England.
Wihtred, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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690–716Years on this page
690
691
Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent
Role range: 0691-0723
695
Wihtred Issues Kentish Laws
The law code attributed to Wihtred reinforced Christian observance and defined legal obligations within his kingdom.
716
Church Council Meets In Kent
The Synod of Baccanceld, associated with Wihtred's reign, addressed privileges and governance of Kentish religious communities.
Records, sources and methodology
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