Alhred 1 (Male) King of the Northumbrians, 765-774
m/l viii

Notes: BDDAB, p. 44; see under: David Rollason, ‘Oswulf (d. 759)’, ODNB.

Factoids by Source

Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121: Letter to Lull (10)

Recorded Name (1)

Alhredus (1)

 Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121   

Authorship (1)

 Author of a letter to Lull (Letter): Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121   

Office (1)

King (1)

 Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121   

Personal Relationship (3)

~ Brother (Honorific kinship) of Alhred 1 (1)

 Lull 1: of Alhred 1: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121   

~ Friend (General relationship) of Alhred 1 (1)

 Lull 1: of Alhred 1: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121   

~ Wife (Affinal kinship) of Alhred 1 (1)

 Osgifu 1: of Alhred 1: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121   

Event (4)

Assistance (1)

 Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])

Commemoration of the dead (1)

 Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])

Confraternity (1)

 Alhred 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Alhred 1 and Osgifu 1 sent Lull 1 a list of names of friends and relations. They asked Lull 1 for prayers and celebrations of the Mass for them. The names were to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. Lull 1 had sent them a list of names as well. In all the monasteries subject to the king's authority, they were commended with writing and offered daily to God with prayers.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])

Correspondence (1)

 Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])

Embassy (2)

 Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])
 Alhred 1.embassy to Charlemagne 1: Alhred 1 sent an embassy to Charlemagne 1 and asked Lull 1 for assistance so that peace could be firmly strengthened between the two kings.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])

Grant and Gift (2)

 Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])
 Alhred 1.sending gifts to Osgifu 1: Alhred 1 and Osgifu 1 sent him twelve cloaks together with a gold ring: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])

Liturgical celebration (2)

 Alhred 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Alhred 1 and Osgifu 1 sent Lull 1 a list of names of friends and relations. They asked Lull 1 for prayers and celebrations of the Mass for them. The names were to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. Lull 1 had sent them a list of names as well. In all the monasteries subject to the king's authority, they were commended with writing and offered daily to God with prayers.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])
 Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])

Peace agreement (1)

 Alhred 1.embassy to Charlemagne 1: Alhred 1 sent an embassy to Charlemagne 1 and asked Lull 1 for assistance so that peace could be firmly strengthened between the two kings.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])

Religious practice (1)

 Alhred 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Alhred 1 and Osgifu 1 sent Lull 1 a list of names of friends and relations. They asked Lull 1 for prayers and celebrations of the Mass for them. The names were to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. Lull 1 had sent them a list of names as well. In all the monasteries subject to the king's authority, they were commended with writing and offered daily to God with prayers.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121    ([773])

Annals.ContBedae: Continuation of Bede's Ecclesi... (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Aluchred (1)

 Annals.ContBedae  576.765

Office (1)

King (1)

 Annals.ContBedae  576.765

Event (1)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of king (1)

 Alhred 1.accession to the kingdom: Alhred 1 acceded to the kingdom.: Annals.ContBedae  576.765 (765)

Anon.GenRegList1: Genealogies of Deiran, Bernici... (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Alhred (1)

 Anon.GenRegList1   

Office (1)

King (1)

 Anon.GenRegList1    (King of the Northumbrians)

Personal Relationship (1)

Alhred 1 Son (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Eanwine 1: Anon.GenRegList1   

Anon.GenRegList2: Genealogies of Deiran, Bernici... (4)

Recorded Name (1)

Alhred (1)

 Anon.GenRegList2   

Office (2)

King (2)

 Anon.GenRegList2    (King of the Northumbrians)
 Anon.GenRegList2    (king of the Northumbrians)

Personal Relationship (1)

Alhred 1 Son (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Eanwine 1: Anon.GenRegList2   

Anon.VitWillehadi: Life of Willehad (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Alachrat (1)

 Anon.VitWillehadi  1

Office (1)

King (1)

 Anon.VitWillehadi   

Event (1)

Mission/mission-sending (1)

 Alhred 1.granting permission to Willehad 1: Willehad 1 asked Alhred 1 for permission to go and preach the word of the Lord to the Frisians and Saxons. Alhred 1 summoned all the bishops, asked for their consent, and granted Willehad 1 his permission to go abroad.: Anon.VitWillehadi  1

ASC (DEF): Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (DEF ver... (12)

Recorded Name (6)

Alchred (3)

 ASC (DEF)  765 D
 ASC (DEF)  774 D
 ASC (DEF)  789 DE

Alcred (1)

 ASC (DEF)  789 F(OE)

Alhred (2)

 ASC (DEF)  765 EF(OE and Lat.)
 ASC (DEF)  774 E

Office (3)

King (3)

 ASC (DEF)  765 DE
 ASC (DEF)  765 DE (King of the Northumbrians)
 ASC (DEF)  774 DE (King of the Northumbrians)

Personal Relationship (1)

~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Alhred 1 (1)

 Osred 3: of Alhred 1: ASC (DEF)  789 DEF(OE)

Event (2)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of king (1)

 Alhred 1.accession to kingdom: Here Alhred 1 acceded to the kingdom of the Northumbrians.: ASC (DEF)  765 DEF(OE and Lat.) (765)

Deposition of king (1)

 Anonymi 1335.expulsion of Alhred 1 from York: The Northumbrians (Anonymi 1335) drove Alhred 1 out of York at Eastertide.: ASC (DEF)  774 DE (774)

Expulsion (1)

 Anonymi 1335.expulsion of Alhred 1 from York: The Northumbrians (Anonymi 1335) drove Alhred 1 out of York at Eastertide.: ASC (DEF)  774 DE (774)

Kingdom - accession to (1)

 Alhred 1.accession to kingdom: Here Alhred 1 acceded to the kingdom of the Northumbrians.: ASC (DEF)  765 DEF(OE and Lat.) (765)

EMC Coin (52)

Recorded Name (20)

ALCHRD (2)

 EMC Coin  1998.2097 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  2004.0194 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))

ALCHRED (15)

 EMC Coin  1997.8194 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0062 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0067 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1997.0407 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0068 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1997.8193 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0827 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2002.0147 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2007.0024 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2007.0025 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1983.0119 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1977.0035 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1984.0255 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1001.0267 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1004.0182 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))

ALHHRED (1)

 EMC Coin  1997.8195 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))

ALVHRED (1)

 EMC Coin  2008.0088 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))

AVRHD (1)

 EMC Coin  2008.0089 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))

Office (32)

King (32)

 EMC Coin  2001.1097 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1996.0131 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1986.5014 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1997.8194 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0062 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0067 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1997.0407 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0068 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1997.8193 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0124 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0827 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2002.0147 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2005.0202 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2007.0024 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2007.0025 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  2008.0088 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1983.0119 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1977.0035 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1984.0255 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1001.0267 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1004.0182 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1020.0367 (N 179 (Series Y: Alhred))
 EMC Coin  1997.8195 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0132 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0147 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  1998.2097 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  2001.0058 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  2004.0194 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  2008.0089 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  1977.0067 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  1984.0254 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))
 EMC Coin  1004.0398 (N 193 (Abp Ecgberht with Alchred))

NorthernAnnals.FirstSet: Historia Regum (10)

Office (1)

King (1)

 NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  45

Personal Relationship (6)

~ Ancestor (Consanguineal kinship) of Alhred 1 (1)

 Ida 1: of Alhred 1: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  45

Alhred 1 Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Ęlfwald 7: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  54

~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Alhred 1 (2)

 Osred 3: of Alhred 1: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  54
 Ealhmund 25: of Alhred 1: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  61

Alhred 1 Successor (General relationship) of ~ (1)

 of Ęthelwald 14: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  45

~ Wife (Affinal kinship) of Alhred 1 (1)

 Osgifu 1: of Alhred 1: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  46

Event (3)

Death/dying (1)

 Ęthelwald 14.death: In 765 Ęthelwald 14 lost the kingdom of the Northumbrians on 30 October, at Pincanheale. After him Alhred 1 succeeded to the kingdom.: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  45 (765)

Exile (1)

 Alhred 1.exile: In 774 King Alhred 1 was deprived of the society of the royal household and nobles, by the counsel and consent of all people, and went to exile with a few companions, first into Bamburgh, and afterwards to Kenneth 2, the king of the Picts.: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  48 (774)

Kingdom - accession to (1)

 Ęthelwald 14.death: In 765 Ęthelwald 14 lost the kingdom of the Northumbrians on 30 October, at Pincanheale. After him Alhred 1 succeeded to the kingdom.: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  45 (765)

Marriage (1)

 Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.marriage: In 768 King Alhred 1 married Osgifu 1.: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  46 (768)