The Northumbrian king, Æthelred, was assassinated in April 796, and less than a month later his successor, Osbald, was deposed in favour of Eardwulf.
O rei de Northumbria, Æthelred, foi asasinado en abril de 796, e menos que un mes máis tarde o seu sucesor, Osbald, foi deposto en favor de Eardwulf.