Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent. After Wihtreds death Kent is divided between his 3 sons Aethelbert, Eadbert & Ealric
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725 in England
Explore 10 historical events and records for England in 725.
Historical records for England in 725
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April
Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent, rules west Kent
Other events (month unknown)
Aethelberht II Takes Royal Authority
Aethelberht II belonged to a period of divided Kentish kingship following the death of Wihtred.
Capture of Kent
Captures Kent
Death of Ine
Death of Ealdbert, Ine kills Ealdbert & ends the civil war
Death of Withred
The Kingdom of Kent is divided between Withreds sons Edbert, Athelbert & Alric
Succession
Succeeds as King of Sussex
Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent, rules jointly with Athelbert & Eadbert
Succession
Succeeds as King of Lyndsey
West Saxon Conflict Continues
Ine's later reign was marked by continuing struggles over the South Saxon frontier, including the dispute involving the exile Ealdberht.
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