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580 in England

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Historical records for England in 580

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580

Aethelberht Consolidates Kentish Authority

Aethelberht I · Kent · House / House of Kent

Aethelberht emerged as a major Kentish ruler in the late sixth century and developed influence among neighbouring Anglo Saxon kingdoms.

580

Marriage

Aethelbert I · Kent · House / House of Kent

Marries the Frankish Princess Bertha affirming relations between Kent & the Franks

580

Succession

Critta · Lincolnshire · House / House of Lindsey

Succeeds as King of Lyndsey

580

Succession

Hussa · Bernicia · House / House of Bernicia

Succeeds as King of Bernicia

580

Succession

Mynydog · Gododdin · House / House of North Britain

Succeeds as King of Gododdin

580

Succession

Sledda · Essex · House / House of Essex

Succeeds as King of the East Saxons

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