Historical events in 928

12 historical records

928, April 16th · England · Exeter · Government · Government of England · Athelstan

Grant at Odstock

At Easter, Athelstan granted twelve hides at Odstock to his minister Byrhtferth.

928 · England · Faversham · Government · Government of England · Athelstan

Conditional Pardon for Offenders

A temporary pardon allowed offenders to confess, make compensation, and abandon further criminal activity.

928 · England · Government · Government of England · Athelstan

Economy of England

Mints 30 coins & decrees that there can only be 1 currency in Britain

928 · England · Government · Government of England · Athelstan

Reform of Currency

Mints 30 coins & decrees that there can only be 1 currency in Britain

928 · England · River Tamar · Warfare · England War · Athelstan

Cornish Boundary at Tamar

Later tradition credits Athelstan with fixing the Tamar as the boundary of English rule in Cornwall.

928 · England · Hereford · Warfare · England War · Athelstan

Meeting with Welsh Kings

Athelstan summoned Welsh rulers to Hereford and asserted English supremacy over their kingdoms.

928 · England · Exeter · Warfare · England War · Athelstan

Removal of Cornish from Exeter

Later sources state that Athelstan removed Cornish inhabitants from Exeter and strengthened English control.

928 · England · Hereford · Warfare · England War · Athelstan

Welsh Tribute Settlement

Welsh rulers agreed to provide substantial annual tribute under Athelstan’s overlordship.

928 · England · York · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Athelstan

Capture of York

York is razed to the ground. Guthfrith is captured & the Norse Kingdom of York collapses

928 · England · York · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Athelstan

Siege of York

York is razed to the ground

928 · Germany · Warfare · German-Saxon War · Henry I the Fowler

Lucinians

Defeats the Lucinians

928 · Norway · House · House of Westfold · Eirik I Bloodaxe

Succession

Succeeds as King of Norway. Kills 7 of his 8 brothers to secure the throne