Battle of River Trent
Defeats Egfrith, the Northumbrian King, Mercia becomes the major power
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Battle of River Trent
Defeated by Athelred of Mercia
Battle of River Trent
Killed in the Battle of the Trent
Bishopric of Hereford
Founds the bishopric of Hereford
Reculver Property Granted
Hlothhere issued a recorded grant associated with Reculver and lands on Thanet, showing the connection between kingship and religious estates.
Succession
Recognizes Eadric as his co-ruler & successor
Succession
Succeeds as King of Hwicce
Trent Battle Limits Northumbria
Aethelred defeated Northumbrian forces near the River Trent, reinforcing Mercia's position south of the Humber.
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