Assassination of Redwulf
Assassinated by supporters of Osbert
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
849 in England
Explore 4 historical events and records for England in 849.
Historical records for England in 849
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Birth of youngest son
Alfred is born at Wantage, the youngest son of Aethelwulf of Wessex.
Death of Redwulf
Death of Redwulf, assassinated by supporters of Osbert
Succession
Succeeds as King of Northumbria
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