Death of Egbert
Death of Egbert, end of a succesful 37 year reign
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
839 in England
Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 839.
Historical records for England in 839
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Independence of England
Mercia regains its independence from Wessex
Independence of Mercia
Mercia regains its independence from Wessex
Succession
Succeeds as King of Wessex. Gives Kent, Essex, Surrey & Sussex to his eldest son Athelstan
Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent
Succession
Succeeds as King of Wessex
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia
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