Cedd Preaches Among East Saxons
Cedd undertook missionary work among the East Saxons with the support of King Sigeberht II and the Northumbrian church.
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653 in England
Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 653.
Historical records for England in 653
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Invasion of East Anglia
Penda drives Anna out of his Kingdom of East Anglia
Invasion of East Anglia
Penda drives Anna out of his Kingdom of East Anglia. Kills Anna in battle
Sigeberht Encourages Christian Mission
Sigeberht II supported the renewed conversion of the East Saxons after discussions with Oswiu of Northumbria.
Succession
Succeeds as King of East Anglia
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia, rules the middle Angles
Succession
Succeeds as King of the East Saxons
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