679Battle of River TrentAthelred I
Defeats Egfrith, the Northumbrian King, Mercia becomes the major power
Historical records for England in 679, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Defeats Egfrith, the Northumbrian King, Mercia becomes the major power
Defeated by Athelred of Mercia
Killed in the Battle of the Trent
Founds the bishopric of Hereford
Recognizes Eadric as his co-ruler & successor
Succeeds as King of Hwicce
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