Abdication
Abdicates in order to journey to Rome
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709 in England
Explore 8 historical events and records for England in 709.
Historical records for England in 709
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Ceolred Takes Mercian Crown
Ceolred succeeded Coenred and held the throne through continued tensions with neighbouring kingdoms.
Coenred Departs For Rome
Coenred renounced the crown and travelled to Rome, where he entered monastic life.
Invasion of Devon
Ine invades Devon after Geraint of Dumnonia refuses to join the Roman Church
Offa Renounces Kingship
Offa, associated with the East Saxon royal family, relinquished worldly status and travelled to Rome to enter the religious life.
Saelred Becomes East Saxon King
Saelred appears among the later rulers of Essex, a kingdom increasingly subject to powerful Mercian neighbours.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia
Succession
Succeeds as King of the East Saxons
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