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761 in England

Explore 3 historical events and records for England in 761.

Historical records for England in 761

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August

Battle of Adwinescliffe

Aethelwald · Adwinescliffe · Warfare / Civil War

Defeats Oswin for the throne of Northumbria

Other events (month unknown)

Battle of Eildon Hills

Athelwold · Eildon Hills · Warfare / Military

Defeats Oswins after a 3 day battle

Succession

Athelred · East Anglia · House / House of East Anglia

Succeeds as King of East Anglia

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