Europe & colonial empiresEurope
Northumbria
Northumbria was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in northern England and south-eastern Scotland. In the 7th–8th centuries it was a centre of learning, home to Bede and the Lindisfarne Gospels. Vikings conquered much of it, and it was absorbed into England in the 10th century.
Key facts
| Dates | 654 CE – 954 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capitals | Bamburgh, York |
| Religion(s) | Christianity |
Note on dates: Wikipedia's infobox runs to 1066 for the later earldom.
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.