Polity Kingdom of Elmet

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Was an independent Brittonic kingdom between about the 5th century and early 7th century.

Establishment

  • January 501: The Kingdom of Elmet was an independent Brittonic kingdom between about the 5th century and early 7th century.

Chronology

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1. End of Roman rule in Britannia and Armorica

The inhabitants of Britannia and Armorica expelled the Romans.

  • January 501: The Kingdom of Elmet was an independent Brittonic kingdom between about the 5th century and early 7th century.

2. Establishment of Northumbria

Northumbria emerged from the union of the Kingdoms of Deira and Bernicia.

  • January 618: After the unification of the Anglian Kingdom of Northumbria, King Edwin of Northumbria led an invasion of Elmet which was incorporated into Northumbria on Easter in 627.

Disestablishment

  • January 618: After the unification of the Anglian Kingdom of Northumbria, King Edwin of Northumbria led an invasion of Elmet which was incorporated into Northumbria on Easter in 627.