Abdication
Deposed by a council after conflict with Athelbert, Archbishop of York
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774 in England
Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 774.
Historical records for England in 774
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Capture of London
Subdues the East Saxons & captures London in open battle
Ecgberht II Grants Kentish Land
Ecgberht II appears in Kentish charter records during struggles between local rulers and Mercian overlords.
Exile of Alred
Goes into exile to the Pictish King Ciniod
Offa Secures Kentish Influence
Offa's charters and political interventions demonstrate expanding Mercian control in Kent and other southern territories.
Succession
Succeeds as the King of Nortumbria, 1st term
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