Kingdom of Mercia

This article is about the specific polity Kingdom of Mercia and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Was one of the three notable Anglic kingdoms founded after Sub-Roman Britain was settled by Anglo-Saxons. It was one of the dominant kingdoms in England during its existence.

Establishment

Chronology

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1. Battle of Deorham

According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, it was a battle between Wessex and the Britons.

2. Conquests of Ecgberth of Wessex

Were the conquests by king Ecgberth of Wessex in England.

3. Viking invasion of the British isles

Was the Viking invasion of the British Isles that started with the arrival of the Great Heathen Army in 865 and resulted in the establishment of the Danelaw, the part of England dominated by the Danes.

4. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

Disestablishment