Abdication
Deposed by Beornwulf
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
823 in England
Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 823.
Historical records for England in 823
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Baldred Rules Before West Saxon Conquest
Baldred held royal power in Kent in the early ninth century before the expansion of Wessex displaced the previous political order.
Beornwulf Replaces Ceolwulf
Beornwulf became king amid internal instability and growing pressure from Wessex.
Capture of Powys
Powys is captured by Mercia
Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia & Kent, after deposing Ceolwulf I
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