Historical events in 679

6 historical records

679 · England · Hwicce · House · House of Hwicce · Oshere

Succeeds as King of Hwicce

679 · England · Kent · House · House of Kent · Hlothhere

Recognizes Eadric as his co-ruler & successor

679 · England · Hereford · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Merewalh

Founds the bishopric of Hereford

679 · England · River Trent · Warfare · Northumbria-Mercia War · Egfrith

Defeated by Athelred of Mercia

679 · England · River Trent · Warfare · Northumbria-Mercia War · Elfwine

Killed in the Battle of the Trent

679 · England · River Trent · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Athelred I

Defeats Egfrith, the Northumbrian King, Mercia becomes the major power