Battle of Burford
Defeats King Athelbald of Mercia overthrowing the Mercian overlordship
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752 in England
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Battle of Burford
Leads a force of Mercians, men of Kent, East Saxons & East Angles. Defeated by Cuthreds forces led by Ethelhun
Burford Victory Against Mercia
The Chronicle records Cuthred fighting Aethelbald of Mercia at Burford, a victory associated with greater West Saxon independence.
Coup
Defeats King Athelbald of Mercia overthrowing the Mercian overlordship
Peace
Defeats Ethelhun "the presumptuous Alderman" who bears the Golden Dragon Wessex ensign
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