Death of Athelflaed
Death of Athelflaed
Historical events in 918
17 historical records
June 9181 historical events
September 9181 historical events
Death of Conrad I
The question of Conrads succession is left open until the follwing year
Annexation of Mercia
Edward assumed direct control of Mercia after Aethelflaed’s death.
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of Mercia
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of Mercia, daughter of Athelred & Athelflaed
Battle of Corbridge, 2nd
Second Battle of Corbridge
Rule of Mercia
Aethelflaed of Mercia dies; Edward the Elder takes control of her kingdom
Offer of York Allegiance
The people of York offered allegiance to Aethelflaed shortly before her death.
Submission of Leicester
Leicester submitted peacefully to Aethelflaed, weakening the remaining Five Boroughs.
Capture of Derby
Recaptures Derby from the Danes but dies in battle
Rule of Franconia
Succeeds to the Duchy of Franconia
Succession
Conveys the crown & scepter to Henry the Fowler of Saxony
Alliance with Bamburgh
Constantine II supports Ealdred of Bamburgh against Norse forces contesting control of Northumbria.
Battle of Corbridge
Constantine II's army fights Norse forces at Corbridge during the struggle over Northumbria.
Norse Rear Attack at Corbridge
Ragnall's remaining force attacks the Scots from the rear at Corbridge, leaving the battle's final outcome disputed in later accounts.
Southern Border Stabilization
The Corbridge campaign contributes to a more stable southern frontier for Constantine II's kingdom.
Three Norse Divisions Repulsed at Corbridge
Accounts of Corbridge state that forces allied with Constantine II defeat three divisions of the Norse army before the battle changes course.