Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

Historical eventMay 20794

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, King Æthelberht II of East Anglia was beheaded on the orders of Offa of Mercia.

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When
Tuesday, May 20 7941232 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
8th century · 790s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 794.

What happened

According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, King Æthelberht II of East Anglia was beheaded on the orders of Offa of Mercia.

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When did Anglo-Saxon Chronicle happen?

May 20 794 — 1232 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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