Historical Events tagged with "gwynedd"

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Military & Warfare

King Edwin of Northumbria Defeated and Killed

October 12th, 633 1391 years ago

King Edwin of Northumbria was defeated and killed at the Battle of Hatfield Chase, leading to a shift in power in the region. An alliance formed by Penda of Mercia and Cadwallon of Gwynedd launched a surprise attack on Edwin’s forces, exploiting divisions within his kingdom. The battle marked a significant moment in the struggle for supremacy among British kingdoms during the early 7th century.

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