Invasion of Kent
Invades Kent after the death of Athelbert
Historical events in 616
19 historical records
Succession
Succeeds as King of the East Saxons
Succession
Succeeds as King of the East Saxons
Succession
Succeeds as King of the East Saxons
Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent which reverts back to Paganism
Succession
Succeeds as King of Northumbria, 1st Christian King of Northumbria
Rule of Bernicia
Victory at River Idle enables Edwin to capture Bernicia
Rule of Deira
Victory at the River Idle enables Edwin to capture Deira
Battle of River Idle
Edwin claims the Kingdoms of Deira & Bernicia after victory at the River Idle. Defeated by King Raedwald who was supporting Edwin
Death of Aethelfrith
Death of Aethelfrith, killed by Raedwald of East Anglia
Invasion of Northumbria
Raedwald invades in support of the exiled heir to the throne of Deira, Edwin
Battle of River Idle
Victory enables Edwin to become the 1st Christian King of Northumbria. Victory enables Edwin to become King of Deira & Bernicia. Raedwald defeats & kills Aethelfrith. Aethelfriths defeat in battle gives Edwin the opportunity to reclaim Deira & Bernicia
Invasion of Northumbria
Raedwald invades in support of the exiled heir to the throne of Deira, Edwin
Invasion of Wales
Defeats the Britons in north Wales & Anglesea
Rule of Elmet
Victory at the River Idle enables Edwin to capture the Kingdom of Elmet
Rule of Northumbria
Victory at the River Idle makes Edwin the 1st Christian King of Northumbria
Battle of River Idle
Edwin claims the Kingdoms of Deira & Bernicia after victory at the River Idle. Defeats & kills Aethelfrith in support of Edwin
Invasion of Northumbria
Raedwald invades in support of the exiled heir to the throne of Deira, Edwin
Battle of River Idle
Helps Edwin become the 1st Christian King of Northumbria. Defeats & kills Athelfrith during his invasion of Kent