829Capture of MerciaEgbert
Captures Mercia
Historical records for England in 829, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Captures Mercia
Captures Northumbria
Wiglaf of Mercia is driven into exile
Submits to the overlordship of Egbert of Wessex
Mercia is invaded by Wessex & Wiglaf is deposed by Egbert
Takes the title, "King of the Mercians" for 1 yr before Mercia regains independence
East Anglia comes under the influence of Wessex
Recognized as the overlord, "Bretwalda", of all the English Kingdoms
England is united for the 1st time under a single King
Takes the title, "King of the Mercians" for 1 yr before Mercia regains independence
England is united for the 1st time under a single King. Becomes Overlord, "Bretwalda"
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