Battle of Billington Moor
Eardwulf defeats the rebel noble Wada at Billington Moor near Whalley and retains the Northumbrian throne.
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Historical records for England in 798
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Coenwulf Subdues Kent
Coenwulf defeated Eadberht Praen and restored Mercian political control in Kent.
Invasion of Kent
Eadberht II is captured then imprisoned & blinded, he also had his hands chopped off
Invasion of Wales
Invades Powys & Gwynnedd
Mercian Forces Capture Eadberht
Coenwulf of Mercia defeated Eadberht Praen and restored Mercian domination over Kent.
Reform of Government
Mints coins in his name
Sigered Governs Under Mercian Pressure
Sigered exercised East Saxon authority as the political autonomy of the kingdom narrowed under Mercian influence.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent
Succession
Succeeds as King of the East Saxons
Wada Driven into Exile
After his defeat at Billington Moor, the rebel noble Wada is driven from Northumbria and later appears under Mercian protection.
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