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670 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 670.

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Historical records for England in 670

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February

15 February 670

Death of Oswy

Oswy · Northumbria · House / House of Northumbria

Death of Oswy, Mercia reasserts itself as a power

Other events (month unknown)

670

Rule of Kent

Wulfhere · Kent · House / House of Mercia

Mercia exercises greater influence over Kent

670

Succession

Dida · Chilterns · House / House of Chilterns

Succeeds as King of the Chilterns

670

Succession

Egfrith · Northumbria · House / House of Northumbria

Succeeds as King of Northumbria

670

Succession

Elfwine · Deira · House / House of Northumbria

Succeeds as King of Deira

670

Sussex Relies On Mercian Alliance

Aethelwealh · Sussex · Warfare / Military

Aethelwealh maintained ties with Wulfhere's Mercia, an alliance relevant to South Saxon security amid rival Anglo Saxon kingdoms.

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