Capture of Mercia
Wins back Mercia from Egbert of Wessex who is weakened by Viking invasions
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830 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 830.
Historical records for England in 830
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Independence of England
Mercia regains its independence from Egbert
Independence of Mercia
Mercia regains its independence from Egbert
Restoration
Restored to the throne of Mercia
Rule of England
Egbert rules Wessex & its dependent Kingdoms of Surrey, Sussex, Kent & Essex
Rule of Essex
Egbert rules Wessex & its dependent Kingdoms of Surrey, Sussex, Kent & Essex
Rule of Kent
Egbert rules Wessex & its dependent Kingdoms of Surrey, Sussex, Kent & Essex
Rule of Surrey
Egbert rules Wessex & its dependent Kingdoms of Surrey, Sussex, Kent & Essex
Rule of Sussex
Egbert rules Wessex & its dependent Kingdoms of Surrey, Sussex, Kent & Essex
Rule of Wessex
Egbert rules Wessex & its dependent Kingdoms of Surrey, Sussex, Kent & Essex
Wiglaf Restores Independent Rule
Wiglaf regained Mercia after a period of West Saxon occupation and resumed issuing charters as king.
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