Annointment
Offa has his son Egfrith annointed as the next King to ensure his succession
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787 in England
Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 787.
Historical records for England in 787
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Bishop
Pope Adrian I creates the Bishopric at Lichfield to challenge Canterbury
Coronation
Crowned King of Mercia, while his father Offa still ruled
Recognition of Offa as the King of the English
The Pope recognizes Offa as the "King of the English"
Rule of Mercia
Has his son Egfrith made King of the Mercians
Succession
The Pope recognizes Offa as the "King of the English"
Succession
Offa has his son Egfrith annointed as the next King to ensure his succession
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