Northumbria, a kingdom of Angles in northern England, was initially divided into two kingdoms, Bernicia and Deira. The two were first united by Aethelfrith around the year 604, and except for occasional periods of division over the subsequent century, they remained so. Northumbria is primarily the name of an Anglian or Anglo-Saxon kingdom which was formed in Great Britain at the beginning of the 7th century, and of the earldom which succeeded the kingdom. ... Angles (German: Angeln, Old English: Englas, Latin: singular Anguls, plural Anglii) were Germanic people, from Schleswig — an area which was wholly the southern part of Denmark and protected from German conquest by the Danevirke until the 19th century — to East Anglia in the 5th century. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... Bernicia (Brythonic, Brynaich) was a kingdom of the Angles in northern England during the 6th and 7th centuries AD. It later merged with the kingdom of Deira to form the kingdom of Northumbria. ... Deira (from Brythonic Deifr, meaning waters) was a kingdom in England during the 6th century AD. It later merged with the kingdom of Bernicia (Brythonic, Brynaich) to the north to form the kingdom of Northumbria. ... Æthelfrith (d. ... Events Saint Laurence becomes Archbishop of Canterbury. ...

The exceptions are during the brief period from 633 to 634, when Northumbria was plunged into chaos by the death of King Edwin in battle and the ruinous invasion of Cadwallon ap Cadfan of Gwynedd. The unity of the Northumbrian kingdoms was restored after Cadwallon's death in battle in 634. Events Oswald of Bernicia becomes Bretwalda. ... Events The Arabs invade Palestine. ... Edwin (alternately Eadwine or Æduini) ( 584–October 12, 632/633) was the King of Northumbria from about 616 until his death. ... Cadwallon ap Cadfan (c. ...

Another exception is a period from about the year 644 to 664, when kings ruled individually over Deira. In 651, King Oswiu had Oswine of Deira killed and replaced by Aethelwald, but Aethelwald did not prove to be a loyal sub-king, allying with the Mercian king Penda; according to Bede, Aethelwald acted as Penda's guide during the latter's invasion of Northumbria but withdrew his forces when the Mercians met the Northumbrians at the Battle of Winwaed. After the Mercian defeat at Winwaed, Aethelwald lost power and Oswiu's own son, Alchfrith, became king in his place. In 670, Aelfwine, the brother of the childless King Ecgfrith, was made king of Deira; by this point the title may have been used primarily to designate an heir. Aelfwine was killed in battle against Mercia in 679, and there was not another separate king of Deira until the time of Norse rule. Events Births Deaths Paulinus of York, bishop of Northumbria November: Omar, Second caliph of Islam by assassination. ... Events September, Synod of Whitby Births Deaths Xuanzang, famous Chinese Buddhist monk. ... Events End of Yazdegard IIIs attempts to drive out the Saracens. ... Oswiu (c. ... Oswine or Osuine (d. ... Aethelwald (d. ... Mercia, sometimes spelled Mierce, was one of the kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy, in what is now England, in the region of the Midlands, with its heart in the valley of the River Trent and its tributary streams. ... Penda (died November 15, 6551) was a 7th century King of Mercia. ... Depiction of Bede from the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493 Bede (Latin Beda), also known as Saint Bede or, more commonly, the Venerable Bede (c. ... The Battle of the Winwaed was fought on November 15, 655 between King Penda of Mercia and Oswiu of Bernicia, ending in the Mercians defeat and Pendas death. ... Events On the death of his brother Clotaire, Childeric II becomes king of all of the Frankish kingdoms -- Austrasia, Neustria and Burgundy. ... Aelfwine (c. ... Ecgfrith (645–May 20, 685) was the King of Northumbria from 670 until his death. ... Events Adamnan becomes abbot of the monastery on Iona. ... Norse is related to Scandinavia, and may mean: Ancient Norse mythology Medieval Norsemen, i. ...

Following are lists of the kings of Bernicia, Deira, and Northumbria. Note that many of their dates, particularly in the earlier period, are considered unreliable.

This was a time when spellings varied widely, even within a document. A number of variations of the details below exist. Amongst these are the preference between þ and ð (hard and soft 'th').

The character '7' was used as represent ampersand '&' in contemporary Anglo-Saxon writings.

Kings of Bernicia

Events Possible date for the Battle of Mons Badonicus: Romano-British and Celts defeat an Anglo-Saxon army that may have been led by the bretwalda Aelle of Sussex (approximate date; suggested dates range from 490 to 510) Note: This battle may have influenced the legend of King Arthur. ... Events February 20 - Epiphanius elected Patriarch of Constantinople. ... Events Ida founds the kingdom of Bernicia at Bamburgh (traditional date). ... Events The Bulgars invade and raid Byzantine territory, but are driven back near Constantinople by Belisarius. ... Ida (died 559) was a ruler (probably the founder) of the English kingdom of Bernicia between 547 and 559. ... Events The Bulgars invade and raid Byzantine territory, but are driven back near Constantinople by Belisarius. ... Events Ceawlin of Wessex becomes King of Wessex (traditional date). ... Events Ceawlin of Wessex becomes King of Wessex (traditional date). ... Events April 1 - King Alboin leads the Lombards into Italy; refugees fleeing from them go on to found Venice. ... Events April 1 - King Alboin leads the Lombards into Italy; refugees fleeing from them go on to found Venice. ... Events Emperor Bidatsu ascends the throne of Japan. ... Events Emperor Bidatsu ascends the throne of Japan. ... Events End of the Northern Qi Dynasty in China. ... Events End of the Northern Qi Dynasty in China. ... Events Famine in Gaul. ... Events Famine in Gaul. ... Events Empress Suiko ascends to the throne of Japan. ... Events The Lombards are converted to Catholic Christianity. ... Events Saint Laurence becomes Archbishop of Canterbury. ... Events Empress Suiko ascends to the throne of Japan. ... Events Saint Laurence becomes Archbishop of Canterbury. ... Events The Persians capture Alexandria. ... Æthelfrith (d. ... Events The Persians capture Alexandria. ... (Redirected from 12 October) October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... October 14 is the 287th day of the year (288th in Leap years). ... Events Abu Bakr becomes first caliph or Successor of the Prophet, leader of Islam Abu Bakr defeats Mosailima in the Battle of Akraba. ... Edwin (alternately Eadwine or Æduini) ( 584–October 12, 632/633) was the King of Northumbria from about 616 until his death. ... Penda (died November 15, 6551) was a 7th century King of Mercia. ... A list of the Kings etc. ... Events Abu Bakr becomes first caliph or Successor of the Prophet, leader of Islam Abu Bakr defeats Mosailima in the Battle of Akraba. ... Events Oswald of Bernicia becomes Bretwalda. ... Eanfrith of Bernicia - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... Events The Arabs invade Palestine. ... August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... Events Founding of the city of Fostat, later Cairo, in Egypt. ... Oswald (c. ... Penda (died November 15, 6551) was a 7th century King of Mercia. ... A list of the Kings etc. ... Events Founding of the city of Fostat, later Cairo, in Egypt. ... Events King Reccaswinth issues Visigothic law code. ... Oswiu (c. ...

Kings of Deira

Events The Bulgars invade and raid Byzantine territory, but are driven back near Constantinople by Belisarius. ... Events Ceawlin of Wessex becomes King of Wessex (traditional date). ... Events October 17 - The Adige River overflows its banks, flooding the church of St. ... Ælla (Ella, Ille) (d. ... Events October 17 - The Adige River overflows its banks, flooding the church of St. ... Events Saint Laurence becomes Archbishop of Canterbury. ... Aethelric (d. ... Events Empress Suiko ascends to the throne of Japan. ... Events Saint Laurence becomes Archbishop of Canterbury. ... Events The Persians capture Alexandria. ... Æthelfrith (d. ... Events The Persians capture Alexandria. ... (Redirected from 12 October) October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... October 14 is the 287th day of the year (288th in Leap years). ... Events Abu Bakr becomes first caliph or Successor of the Prophet, leader of Islam Abu Bakr defeats Mosailima in the Battle of Akraba. ... Edwin (alternately Eadwine or Æduini) ( 584–October 12, 632/633) was the King of Northumbria from about 616 until his death. ... Penda (died November 15, 6551) was a 7th century King of Mercia. ... A list of the Kings etc. ... Events Oswald of Bernicia becomes Bretwalda. ... Events The Arabs invade Palestine. ... Events Oswald of Bernicia becomes Bretwalda. ... August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... Events August 5 - In the Battle of Maserfield, Penda king of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald, king of Bernicia. ... Oswald (c. ... Penda (died November 15, 6551) was a 7th century King of Mercia. ... A list of the Kings etc. ... Events August 5 - In the Battle of Maserfield, Penda king of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald, king of Bernicia. ... Events Births Deaths Paulinus of York, bishop of Northumbria November: Omar, Second caliph of Islam by assassination. ... Oswiu (c. ... Events Births Deaths Paulinus of York, bishop of Northumbria November: Omar, Second caliph of Islam by assassination. ... Events End of Yazdegard IIIs attempts to drive out the Saracens. ... Oswine or Osuine (d. ... Events End of Yazdegard IIIs attempts to drive out the Saracens. ... Events King Reccaswinth issues Visigothic law code. ... Events November 15 - Northumbrian king Oswiu defeats the pagan Mercian king Penda in the Battle of Winwaed Empress Saimei ascends to the throne of Japan. ... Aethelwald (d. ... Events King Reccaswinth issues Visigothic law code. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... Events On the death of his brother Clotaire, Childeric II becomes king of all of the Frankish kingdoms -- Austrasia, Neustria and Burgundy. ... Oswiu (c. ... Events Ali succeeds Uthman as Caliph Battle of Basrah (also known as Battle of the Camel) Oswiu of Northumbria annexes Mercia Births Deaths Uthman ibn Affan, Caliph (murdered) Peada, king of Mercia (murdered) Categories: 656 ... Events September, Synod of Whitby Births Deaths Xuanzang, famous Chinese Buddhist monk. ... Events On the death of his brother Clotaire, Childeric II becomes king of all of the Frankish kingdoms -- Austrasia, Neustria and Burgundy. ... Events Adamnan becomes abbot of the monastery on Iona. ... Aelfwine (c. ...

Kings of Northumbria

Events King Reccaswinth issues Visigothic law code. ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events On the death of his brother Clotaire, Childeric II becomes king of all of the Frankish kingdoms -- Austrasia, Neustria and Burgundy. ... Oswiu (c. ... Events On the death of his brother Clotaire, Childeric II becomes king of all of the Frankish kingdoms -- Austrasia, Neustria and Burgundy. ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... Events Umayyad caliph Marwan I (684-685) succeeded by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (685-705) Justinian II succeeds Constantine IV as emperor of the Byzantine Empire Sussex attacks Kent, supporting Eadrics claim to the throne held by Hlothhere Pope Benedict II succeeded by Pope John V Cuthbert consecrated... Ecgfrith (645–May 20, 685) was the King of Northumbria from 670 until his death. ... Events Umayyad caliph Marwan I (684-685) succeeded by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (685-705) Justinian II succeeds Constantine IV as emperor of the Byzantine Empire Sussex attacks Kent, supporting Eadrics claim to the throne held by Hlothhere Pope Benedict II succeeded by Pope John V Cuthbert consecrated... December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Justinian II re-takes the throne of the Byzantine Empire Cenred succeeds to the throne of Mercia after his uncle Aethelred abdicates to become abbot of Bardney Births Deaths Adamnan, abbot of Iona (b. ... Aldfrith (died December 14, 704) was a King of Northumbria (685 - 704). ... Events Justinian II re-takes the throne of the Byzantine Empire Cenred succeeds to the throne of Mercia after his uncle Aethelred abdicates to become abbot of Bardney Births Deaths Adamnan, abbot of Iona (b. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Alternate meaning: Area code 705 Events End of the short-lived Zhou Dynasty in China Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik succeeded by al-Walid I ibn Abd al-Malik. ... Events April 19 - The monastery on the Island of Iona celebrates Easter on the Roman date. ... Events April 19 - The monastery on the Island of Iona celebrates Easter on the Roman date. ... Events Pelayo established the Spain. ... Events Pelayo established the Spain. ... May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... Events Births Deaths Categories: 729 ... Events Births Deaths Categories: 729 ... Events Bede completes his Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum February 11 - Pope Gregory III succeeds Gregory II Deaths February 11 - Pope Gregory II See also Unit 731 Categories: 731 ... Events Bede completes his Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum February 11 - Pope Gregory III succeeds Gregory II Deaths February 11 - Pope Gregory II See also Unit 731 Categories: 731 ... Events Favila becomes king of Asturias after Pelayos death Births Emperor Kammu of Japan (d. ... Events Xukpi suffers a major defeat against Quirigua Saint Boniface visits Rome, and goes on to establish bishopries in Bavaria Births Deaths Categories: 738 ... Events Favila becomes king of Asturias after Pelayos death Births Emperor Kammu of Japan (d. ... Events End of the reign of Empress Koken of Japan; she is succeeded by Emperor Junnin. ... Events End of the reign of Empress Koken of Japan; she is succeeded by Emperor Junnin. ... Events The Franks capture Narbonne; the Saracens are completely driven out of Japanese poet Otomo no Yakamochi compiled the first Japanese poetry anthology Manyoshu. ... Events The Franks capture Narbonne; the Saracens are completely driven out of Japanese poet Otomo no Yakamochi compiled the first Japanese poetry anthology Manyoshu. ... Events Papal privileges are restored in Beneventino and Tuscany and partly in Spoleto. ... Events Papal privileges are restored in Beneventino and Tuscany and partly in Spoleto. ... Events Charlemagne conquers the kingdom of the Lombards, and takes title King of the Lombards. ... Events Charlemagne conquers the kingdom of the Lombards, and takes title King of the Lombards. ... Events Offa of Mercia beats Cynewulf of Wessex and takes Bensington. ... Events Offa of Mercia beats Cynewulf of Wessex and takes Bensington. ... September 23 is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years). ... Events Charlemagne conquers Bavaria. ... Events Charlemagne conquers Bavaria. ... Events A revolt against Empress Irene leads to Constantine VI being declared sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. ... Events A revolt against Empress Irene leads to Constantine VI being declared sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. ... April 18 is the 108th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (109th in leap years). ... Events December - Coenwulf becomes king of Mercia. ... Events December - Coenwulf becomes king of Mercia. ... May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). ... Events December - Coenwulf becomes king of Mercia. ... Events April 12 - Nicephorus elected patriarch of Constantinople, succeeding Tarasius. ... This article is for the year 808. ... Events April 12 - Nicephorus elected patriarch of Constantinople, succeeding Tarasius. ... This article is for the year 808. ... This article is for the year 808. ... Events October 1 - A man with a sword makes an attempt on emperor Nicephorus Is life. ... This article is for the year 808. ... Events October 1 - A man with a sword makes an attempt on emperor Nicephorus Is life. ... Events October 1 - A man with a sword makes an attempt on emperor Nicephorus Is life. ... Events June 25: Battle of Fontenay _ Louis the German and Charles the Bald defeat Lothar. ... King of Northumbria from 810 - 840, Eanred was Son of Eardwulf. ... Events After the death of Louis the Pious, his sons Lothar, Charles the Bald and Louis the German fight over the division of the empire, with Lothair succeding as Emperor. ... Events June 25: Battle of Fontenay _ Louis the German and Charles the Bald defeat Lothar. ... Events Succession of Pope Sergius II (844 - 847). ... Events Succession of Pope Sergius II (844 - 847). ... Events Succession of Pope Sergius II (844 - 847). ... Events The Borobudur is completed. ... Events Births Deaths Walafrid Strabo Categories: 849 ... Events The Borobudur is completed. ... Events Births Deaths Walafrid Strabo Categories: 849 ... Events Rurik gained control of Novgorod. ... Events Constantine I succeeds as king of Scotland. ... Events Rurik gained control of Novgorod. ... Events Constantine I succeeds as king of Scotland. ... Events September: Basil I becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. ... March 23 is the 82nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (83rd in Leap years). ... Events September: Basil I becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. ... Events September: Basil I becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. ... March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... Events September: Basil I becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. ...

Sub-Kings under Norse Kingdom of York

Events September: Basil I becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. ... Events Battle of Hafrsfjord in Norway, Harald Finehair first king of Norway. ... Events Battle of Hafrsfjord in Norway, Harald Finehair first king of Norway. ... Events Seiwa is succeeded by Yozei as emperor of Japan. ... Events Seiwa is succeeded by Yozei as emperor of Japan. ... Events The Danes force king Alfred the Great of Wessex to retreat to a fort in Athelney, Somerset. ... Northumbria is primarily the name of an Anglian or Anglo-Saxon kingdom which was formed in Great Britain at the beginning of the 7th century, and of the earldom which succeeded the kingdom. ... Norse is related to Scandinavia, and may mean: Ancient Norse mythology Medieval Norsemen, i. ...

Deira under Norse York Control from 878