Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:King
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
Marriage alliances with other kingdoms
|
| gptkbp:birth_year |
c. 780
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Winchester_Cathedral
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:death_year |
821
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:Mercian_dynasty
|
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Cuthred_of_Mercia
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Coenwulf of Mercia
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Strengthening Mercia
|
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Cynethryth
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Established monasteries
Supported the arts Facilitated trade routes Encouraged agricultural development Promoted local governance Promoted literacy and education Supported the arts and culture Facilitated cultural exchanges Supported the church Supported the development of infrastructure Promoted the establishment of public works Promoted the establishment of trade fairs Strengthened military forces Engaged in diplomacy with neighboring kingdoms Facilitated the spread of literacy Issued charters and laws Maintained relations with the Pope Promoted trade and economy Promoted the establishment of schools Promoted the use of the English language Defeated the Welsh in battle Engaged in conflicts with rival kings Engaged in conflicts with the Danes Engaged in conflicts with the Irish Engaged in conflicts with the Picts Engaged in diplomatic missions to the continent Engaged in ecclesiastical reforms Engaged in military campaigns against the Scots Engaged in succession disputes Facilitated the growth of markets Facilitated the growth of the economy Facilitated the spread of Christianity in Mercia Facilitated the spread of monasticism Influenced the development of the English monarchy Involved in the politics of Wessex Oversaw construction of fortifications Oversaw the collection of taxes Oversaw the compilation of legal codes Participated in the Council of Clofesho Promoted the establishment of trade guilds Strengthened Mercian borders Strengthened alliances with the church Supported the development of the legal system Supported the development of urban centers Supported the establishment of the diocese of Mercia |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Offa_of_Mercia
|
| gptkbp:reign |
796
821 |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Ceolwulf_of_Mercia
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:King_of_England
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Offa_of_Mercia
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|