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Abdicates as King of Northumbria
England · House / House of Northumbria. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Abdicates as King of Northumbria
Deposed by Alhred who claims to be a descendant of Ida
Forced to abdicate by a council of elders
Deposed by a council after conflict with Athelbert, Archbishop of York
Forced to abdicate by the nobles who elected him
Forced to abdicate in favour of Eardwulf
Forced to abdicate
Successfully deposes Eardwulf
Usurps the throne from Athelred II
Becomes sole ruler of Nortumbria after the abdication of Osbert
Deposed after capturing Lindesfarne from the Church
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