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957 in England

Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 957.

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Historical records for England in 957

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957

Rule of Mercia

Edgar the Peaceful · Mercia · House / House of Wessex

Rules Northumbria & Mercia, unites English & Danes as fellow subjects

957

Rule of Northumbria

Edgar the Peaceful · Northumbria · House / House of Wessex

Rules Northumbria & Mercia, unites English & Danes as fellow subjects

957

Succession

Edgar the Peaceful · Northumbria · House / House of Wessex

Rules Northumbria & Mercia, unites English & Danes as fellow subjects

957

Succession

Edgar the Peaceful · Wessex · House / House of Wessex

Succeeds as King of England

957

Unification

Edgar the Peaceful · House / House of Wessex

1st King of a united England

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