Burgred Becomes Mercian King
Burgred inherited Mercia as Viking raids increased and relations with Wessex grew more important.
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Succession
Succeeds as King of East Anglia, subject to the overlordship of Athelwolf of Wessex
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia
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