655
Rule of Mercia
Becomes overlord of Mercia after the Battle of Winwaed
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Becomes overlord of Mercia after the Battle of Winwaed
Reunifies Northumbria after the Battle of Winwaed
Death of Oswine
Defeats & kills Penda of Mercia. Becomes Bretwalda & King of a reunited Northumbria & becomes overlord of Mercia
Killed by King Oswy while invading Bernicia. Killed at the Battle of Winwaed. Defeated & killed by King Oswy
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