Invasion of Northumbria
Wulfhere is defeated by Oswys son Ecgfrith
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674 in England
Explore 9 historical events and records for England in 674.
Historical records for England in 674
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Invasion of Northumbria
Wulfhere is defeated by Oswys son Ecgfrith. Invades Northumbria with an army drawn from southern England
Invasion of Saxons
Invades the West Saxons but is defeated by Aescwine
Marriage
Succeeds as King of Wessex, Wessex had been partitioned after the death of Cenwealh
Rebellion of Hlothhere
Hlothhere leads a rebellion in Kent & ovethrows Wulheres authority there
Rebellion of Hlothhere
Hlothhere leads a rebellion in Kent & ovethrows Wulheres authority there
Seaxburh Rules West Saxons
After Cenwalh's death, his widow Seaxburh was remembered as holding power in Wessex, an unusual example of female rule.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Wessex, Wessex had been partitioned after the death of Cenwealh
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia, brother of Wulfhere
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