670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
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Showing posts with label Bernicia. Show all posts
Monday, February 15, 2016
History Trivia - Oswy, King of Bernicia dies
February 15
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
History Trivia - William Wallace captured by the English
August
5
642 – Battle of Maserfield – Penda of Mercia defeated and killed Oswald of Bernicia (Northumbria).
910 The last major Danish army to raid England was defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall by the allied forces of Mercia and Wessex, led by King Edward the Elder and Earl Aethelred of Mercia.
1305 William Wallace, who led the Scottish resistance against England, was captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London where he was put on trial and executed.
642 – Battle of Maserfield – Penda of Mercia defeated and killed Oswald of Bernicia (Northumbria).
910 The last major Danish army to raid England was defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall by the allied forces of Mercia and Wessex, led by King Edward the Elder and Earl Aethelred of Mercia.
1305 William Wallace, who led the Scottish resistance against England, was captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London where he was put on trial and executed.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
History Trivia - Julius Caesar refuses the diadem of royalty
February
15
44 BC, Mark Antony offered Julius Caesar the diadem of royalty which he refused.
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
1113 Knights Hospitaller was formally named and recognized. The Hospitallers were founded to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. The order evolved throughout the Crusades and still exists today.
44 BC, Mark Antony offered Julius Caesar the diadem of royalty which he refused.
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
1113 Knights Hospitaller was formally named and recognized. The Hospitallers were founded to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. The order evolved throughout the Crusades and still exists today.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
History Trivia - Socrates sentenced to death
February
15
44 BC Mark Antony offered Julius Caesar the diadem of royalty which he
refused.
360 the first Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople was dedicated. 3
99 Philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death.
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
1113 Knights Hospitaller was formally named and recognized. The Hospitallers were founded to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. The order evolved throughout the Crusades and still exists today.
1564 Galileo Galilei was born.
360 the first Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople was dedicated. 3
99 Philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death.
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
1113 Knights Hospitaller was formally named and recognized. The Hospitallers were founded to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. The order evolved throughout the Crusades and still exists today.
1564 Galileo Galilei was born.
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