Birth of Egfrith
Birth of Egfrith, son of Oswy
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645 in England
Explore 12 historical events and records for England in 645.
Historical records for England in 645
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Cenwalh Faces Southern Rivalries
Cenwalh's rule in Wessex involved regional warfare and alliances, although no securely dated Sussex invasion can be assigned to this particular year.
Conversion
Cenwealh is converted to Christinaity by Anna
Conversion
Cenwealh is converted to Christinaity by Anna
Exile of Anna
Cenwealh seeks refuge in East Anglia after being driven out of Mercia
Exile of Cenwealh
Penda forces Cenwealh into exile
Invasion of Wessex
Penda invades Wessex after Cenwealh abandons his wife, Pendas sister
Invasion of Wessex
Penda invades Wessex after Cenwealh abandons his wife, Pendas sister
Marriage
Marries Cenwealh
Rule of Wessex
Penda drives Cenwalh out of Wessex
Rule of Wessex
Penda drives Cenwalh out of Wessex
Succession
Succeeds as King of Wessex, a sub-king, ruling over northern Wessex
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