Battle of Cirencester
Cwichelm & Cynegils are defeated by Penda
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628 in England
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Historical records for England in 628
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Battle of Cirencester
Cwichelm & Cynegils are defeated by Penda. After the Battle of Cirencester Gloucester & Cirencester pass into Mercian control
Battle of Cirencester
Cwichelm & Cynegils are defeated by Penda. After the Battle of Cirencester Gloucester & Cirencester pass into Mercian control
Blaecca Baptized at Lincoln
Bede reports that Blaecca, the reeve of Lincoln, was among those baptized through the preaching of Paulinus. The account places the conversion within the missionary activity supported by Edwin. The assigned year is approximate rather than securely documented.
Capture of Hwicce
Captures Hwicce
Church Established at Lincoln
Bede associates the Christian mission in Lindsey with the construction of a stone church at Lincoln. The precise year is unknown and 628 is an approximate chronological placement.
Cirencester Peace With Mercia
The Chronicle records fighting between Cynegils and Penda at Cirencester followed by a negotiated settlement.
Marriage
Agrees to marry Cynewise, sister of Cynegils
Paulinus Preaches Among People of Lindsey
Paulinus preached Christianity in Lindsey during Edwins period of influence, according to Bede. The exact timing within the reign is not securely established.
Rule of Cirencester
After the Battle of Cirencester Gloucester & Cirencester pass into Mercian control
Rule of Cirencester
After the Battle of Cirencester Gloucester & Cirencester pass into Mercian control
Rule of Gloucester
After the Battle of Cirencester Gloucester & Cirencester pass into Mercian control
Rule of Gloucester
After the Battle of Cirencester Gloucester & Cirencester pass into Mercian control
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