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656 in England

Explore 4 historical events and records for England in 656.

Historical records for England in 656

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Result of Surrender of Mercian Nobles

Oswy · Mercia · Warfare / Mercia-Northumbria War

Mercian nobles acknowledge Oswy's overlordship, extending his authority over Mercia.

Rule of Mercia

Oswy · Mercia · Warfare / Mercia-Northumbria War

Mercian nobles submit to Oswy & acknowledge him as their overlord

Succession

Oswy · Mercia · Warfare / Mercia-Northumbria War

Mercian nobles conceal Wulfere who becomes King of the Mercians & Middle Angles

Surrender of Mercian Nobles

Oswy · Mercia · Warfare / Mercia-Northumbria War

Mercian nobles submit to Oswy & acknowledge him as their overlord

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