Capture of Mercia
Captures Mercia
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829 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 829.
Historical records for England in 829
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Capture of Northumberland
Captures Northumbria
Exile of Egbert
Wiglaf of Mercia is driven into exile
Homage
Submits to the overlordship of Egbert of Wessex
Invasion of Mercia
Mercia is invaded by Wessex & Wiglaf is deposed by Egbert
King of the Mercians
Takes the title, "King of the Mercians" for 1 yr before Mercia regains independence
Rule of East Anglia
East Anglia comes under the influence of Wessex
Rule of England
Recognized as the overlord, "Bretwalda", of all the English Kingdoms
Rule of England
England is united for the 1st time under a single King
Rule of Mercia
Takes the title, "King of the Mercians" for 1 yr before Mercia regains independence
Unification
England is united for the 1st time under a single King. Becomes Overlord, "Bretwalda"
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