852

852 is a year in the 9th Century. It was preceded by 851 and succeeded by 850.

Births

 * Unknown date (estimated) - Æthelstan of Kent was the 36th King of Kent. He was appointed king of Kent by Æthelwulf of Wessex, who was either his father or his brother according to different sources. He was succeeded as king of Kent by Æthelbehrt, his brother. He was the only son of Æthelwulf who didn't become King of Wessex.