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Early Medieval

Coenwulf of Mercia Dies on Campaign in Wales 821

821
Flintshire, Wales
Also known as: Coenwulf dies at Basingwerk 821 · Death of Coenwulf
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Flintshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Mercia (Coenwulf)
VS
Victor
Uncertain
Outcome
Coenwulf died on campaign at Basingwerk; Mercian power began to decline
The Battle

History & Significance

Coenwulf of Mercia, the last truly powerful Mercian king, died at Basingwerk in Flintshire while on campaign against the Welsh in 821. His death ended the last period of strong Mercian kingship. The rapid succession of weak kings that followed led directly to Ellendun and the end of Mercian supremacy. Coenwulf held Mercia together by force of personality and military strength.

Forces Involved

Mercian army on Welsh border campaign

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