Historical eventJuly 12927

Æthelstan

King Æthelstan of England secured the submission of four northern rulers: Constantine II of Scotland, Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred I of Bamburgh, and Owain ap Dyfnwal of Strathclyde, leading to seven years of peace.

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When
Thursday, July 12 9271099 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
10th century · 920s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 927.

What happened

King Æthelstan of England secured the submission of four northern rulers: Constantine II of Scotland, Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred I of Bamburgh, and Owain ap Dyfnwal of Strathclyde, leading to seven years of peace.

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When did Æthelstan happen?

July 12 927 — 1099 years ago, on a Thursday.

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