Assassination of Osthryth
Athelreds Queen is assassinated by Mercian nobles for the murder of Peada 40 yrs ago
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Assassination of Osthryth
Athelreds Queen is assassinated by Mercian nobles for the murder of Peada 40 yrs ago
Birth of Eadberht I
Birth of Eadberht I
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