Abdication
Abdicates in order to enter the monastery at Bardney where Osthtyth is buried
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704 in England
Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 704.
Historical records for England in 704
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Coenred Succeeds Aethelred
Coenred became king after Aethelred withdrew into religious life at Bardney.
Offa Appears in Royal Tradition
Offa is recorded in the East Saxon royal succession, but the extent and chronology of his authority are uncertain.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia
Succession
Succeeds as King of Northumbria
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