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954
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York falls to Eadred
Eadred defeated Eric Bloodaxe the Dane that had ruled the kingdom of York on and off for several years. Eric was killed and Eadred took control of the kingdom of York. Eadred nominated Oswulf as the new ruler of Northumbria. 1
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955
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Eadred dies
Eadred died at an early age possibly due to a digestive illness. He was followed by Eadwig.
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Eadwig becomes King of Wessex
Eadwig became the King of Wessex on the death of Eadred.
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956
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Dunstan sent into exile
Eadwig sent Dunstaninto exile. The reason for this is that Dunstan had caught Eadwig and Aelgifu together before they were married and at a time when Eadwig should have attended an important meeting. Dunstan must have upset Eadwig at this point and was sent into exile.
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959
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Aefsige becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
Aefsige became Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Beorhthelm becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
Beorhthelm became Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Edgar becomes King of England
At the death of Eadwig, Edgar became King of England. He appointed Dunstan Archbishop of Canterbury.2
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960
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Dunstan becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
Dunstan became Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Katla Volcano Eruption
Eruption of the large Icelandic volcano. 3
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962
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St. Paul's burns down
The church of St. Paul's built by Ethelbert burnt down this year.
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964
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Benedictines at Winchester
At the bidding of St. Dunstan Benedictine monks moved from the Abbey of Abingdon to Winchester. Work began on a new Saxon church on the site.
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972
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Consecration of Peterborough Abbey
Dunstan, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Oswald, the Archbishop of York, consecrated the abbey at Peterborough in the presence of King Edgar.
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Pershore Abbey charter confirmed
The rule of Benedictine was introduced to the abbey by St Oswald, the Bishop of Worcester. King Edgar confirmed the estates that the abbey owned.
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973
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Edgar's water-pageant
Edgar arranged a water-pageant on the river Dee where he was rowed from Chester to the Minster of St. John by eight kings including Kenneth of Scotland, Malcolm of Cumberland, Maccus of the Isles and five welsh princes. Edgar held a festival in the honour of St. John but more likely to show his superiority over the other kings. 4
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May 11
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Coronation of King Edgar
King Edgar was crowned at Bath Abbey.
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