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673 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 673.

Historical records for England in 673

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July

Death of Egbert I

Egbert I ยท Kent ยท House / House of Kent

Death of Egbert I

Other events (month unknown)

Birth of Bede

Bede ยท Northumbria ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Birth of Bede

Hlothhere Claims Kentish Throne

Hlothhere ยท Kent ยท House / House of Kent

Hlothhere succeeded his nephew Ecgberht I and governed during a period when Kent faced external pressure and dynastic competition.

Rule of Kent

Wulfhere ยท Kent ยท House / House of Mercia

Wulfhere rules Kent. Egbert dies & Wulfhere becomes guardian for Eadric & Wihtred

Succession

Frithuwold ยท Surrey ยท House / House of Surrey

Succeeds as King of Surrey, client of Wulfhere of Mercia

Succession

Hlothhere ยท Kent ยท House / House of Kent

Succeeds as King of Kent

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