Aldfrith 1 (Male) King of the Northumbrians and successor of Ecgfrith 4, 686-705
l vii-e viii

Notes: BDDAB, p. 38-9; BEASE, p. 25; CDNB 1:31; DNB 1:244 = 1:244; Fletcher, p. 61; Rosemary Cramp, ‘Aldfrith (d. 704/5)’, ODNB.

Factoids by Source

Alcuin.VersEubor: The Bishops, Kings and Saints ... (13)

Recorded Name (1)

Aldfridus (1)

Alcuin.VersEubor 843

Personal Information (2)

intellectual (2)

Alcuin.VersEubor 845 (with great eloquence)

Alcuin.VersEubor 846 (with an acute intelligence)

Education (1)

He was in exile among the islands of the Irish for the study of letters.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 24

most learned in the Scriptures: Bede.HE iv.26

He was instructed in sacred studies.: Alcuin.VersEubor 844

your sagacious learning: Aldhelm.EpArcic 142 (p. 201)

pupil of Adomnán 1: AnnalsFragIrel 54.165

Office (2)

King (2)

Alcuin.VersEubor 843-6

Alcuin.VersEubor 846

Occupation (2)

Scholar (1)

Alcuin.VersEubor 845

Teacher (1)

Alcuin.VersEubor 846

Personal Relationship (3)

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

Anonymous 373: of Aldfrith 1: Alcuin.VersEubor 1083

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

of Ecgfrith 4: Alcuin.VersEubor 843

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

of Ecgfrith 4: Alcuin.VersEubor 843

Event (2)

Burial (1)

Aldfrith 1.burial: Aldfrith 1 was placed beside his ancestors (Anonymi 1117).: Alcuin.VersEubor 1083

Death/dying (1)

Aldfrith 1.death: Aldfrith 1 died in a period of peace after ruling for nineteen years.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1081 -3

Aldhelm.EpArcic: Letter to Arcicius on the Numb... (17)

Recorded Name (1)

Arcircius (1)

Aldhelm.EpArcic Praef.

Personal Information (4)

intellectual (1)

Aldhelm.EpArcic 1 (p. 62) (skilled intelligence)

moral (1)

Aldhelm.EpArcic Inscrip. (most outstanding)

reputation (2)

Aldhelm.EpArcic Inscrip. (famous)

Aldhelm.EpArcic 5 (p. 75) (your venerable highness)

Education (1)

He was in exile among the islands of the Irish for the study of letters.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 24

most learned in the Scriptures: Bede.HE iv.26

He was instructed in sacred studies.: Alcuin.VersEubor 844

your sagacious learning: Aldhelm.EpArcic 142 (p. 201)

pupil of Adomnán 1: AnnalsFragIrel 54.165

Office (2)

King (2)

Aldhelm.EpArcic Inscrip.

Aldhelm.EpArcic 142 (Capitulum)

Status (1)

Dominus (1)

Aldhelm.EpArcic Inscrip.

Personal Relationship (7)

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

of Aldhelm 3: Aldhelm.EpArcic 4 (p. 75)

~ Godfather (Ritual kinship) of Aldfrith 1 (4)

Aldhelm 3: of Aldfrith 1: Aldhelm.EpArcic Inscrip.

Aldhelm 3: of Aldfrith 1: Aldhelm.EpArcic 5

Aldhelm 3: of Aldfrith 1: Aldhelm.EpArcic 142 (p. 203)

Aldfrith 1 Godson (Ritual kinship) of ~ (2)

of Aldhelm 3: Aldhelm.EpArcic Inscrip.

of Aldhelm 3: Aldhelm.EpArcic 5 (p. 75)

Factoids linked indirectly to Aldfrith 1 (1)

Authorship (1)

John 17:

Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2 and Aldfrith 1 (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi 53-54
Theodore 1:

Author of letters to Aldfrith 1 about reconciliation [with Wilfrid 2] (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi 43
John 17:

Author of letter to Aldfrith 1 and Ecgfrith 4 (Letter): Bede.HE v.19
Aldhelm 3:

Author of Epistula ad Arcicium (Treatise): Aldhelm.EpArcic  5
Sergius 1: Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2, Aldfrith 1 and Ealdwulf 3 (Letter): Sergius.Ep.B83
Aldhelm 3: Author of a book under many headings, addressed, as Bede 1 informs, to one Aldfrith 1, king of the Northumbrians. (Poem): WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.196.4-5

Annals.NbRegnList: Northumbrian Regnal list (5)

Recorded Name (1)
Aldfrid (1)

Annals.NbRegnList  246

Office (2)
King (2)

Annals.NbRegnList  246
Annals.NbRegnList  246

Personal Relationship (2)
Aldfrith 1 Successor (General relationship) of ~ (1)

of Ecgfrith 4: Annals.NbRegnList  246

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

Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: Annals.NbRegnList  246

AnnalsCamb: Annales Cambriae (5)

Recorded Name (3)
Ade'l'stan (1)

AnnalsCamb  704 C

Aelfrid (1)

AnnalsCamb  704 B

Alchfrit (1)

AnnalsCamb  704 A

Office (1)
King (1)

AnnalsCamb  704 ABC (King of the [Anglo-]Saxons)

Event (1)
Death/dying (1)

Aldfrith 1.death: Aldfrith 1 passed away.: AnnalsCamb  704 ABC (705)

AnnalsFragIrel: Fragmentary Annals of Ireland (10)

Recorded Name (1)
Flann Fína (1)

AnnalsFragIrel  54.165

Personal Information (2)
other (1)

AnnalsFragIrel  54.165 ([he] used to have dark drinks)

reputation (1)

AnnalsFragIrel  54.165 (famous wise man)

Education (1)
He was in exile among the islands of the Irish for the study of letters.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24
most learned in the Scriptures: Bede.HE  iv.26
He was instructed in sacred studies.: Alcuin.VersEubor  844
your sagacious learning: Aldhelm.EpArcic  142 (p. 201)
pupil of Adomnán 1: AnnalsFragIrel  54.165

Office (1)
King (1)

AnnalsFragIrel  54.165 (King of the Saxons)

Personal Relationship (2)
Aldfrith 1 Son (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (2)

of Oswiu 1: AnnalsFragIrel  54.165
of Oswiu 1: AnnalsFragIrel  54.165

Event (3)
Battle (1)

Aldfrith 1-Bruide 1.battle: Bruide 1 and Aldfrith 1 fought a battle in which Aldfrith 1 was slain.: AnnalsFragIrel  54.165

Death/dying (1)

Aldfrith 1.death: [Aldfrith 1] died.: AnnalsFragIrel  54.165

Killing/murder (1)

Aldfrith 1-Bruide 1.battle: Bruide 1 and Aldfrith 1 fought a battle in which Aldfrith 1 was slain.: AnnalsFragIrel  54.165

Marriage (1)

Ćthelthryth 2.marriage to Ecgfrith 4: Ćthelthryth 2 was subsequently married to Ecgfrith 4.: AnnalsFragIrel  36.97

AnnalsUlster: Annals of Ulster (7)

Recorded Name (2)
Aldfrith (2)

AnnalsUlster  704.3
AnnalsUlster  716.1

Personal Information (1)
intellectual (1)

AnnalsUlster  704.3 (learned)

Office (1)
King (1)

AnnalsUlster  704.3 (King of the Saxons)

Personal Relationship (2)
Aldfrith 1 Son (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

of Oswiu 1: AnnalsUlster  704.3

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

Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: AnnalsUlster  716.1

Event (1)
Death/dying (1)

Aldfrith 1.death: Aldfrith 1 died.: AnnalsUlster  704.3 (705)

Anon.GenRegList2: Genealogies of Deiran, Bernici... (2)

Recorded Name (1)
Aldfriđ (1)

Anon.GenRegList2

Office (1)
King (1)

Anon.GenRegList2    (king of the Northumbrians)

Anon.VitCeolfrithi: Anonymous Life of Ceolfrith (2)

Recorded Name (1)
Aldfridus (1)

Anon.VitCeolfrithi  17

Office (1)
King (1)

Anon.VitCeolfrithi  17

Anon.VitCuthberti: Anonymous Life of Cuthbert (7)

Recorded Name (2)
Aldfridus (2)

Anon.VitCuthberti  iii.6
Anon.VitCuthberti  iv.3

Office (2)
King (2)

Anon.VitCuthberti  iii.6
Anon.VitCuthberti  iv.iii

Personal Relationship (1)
Aldfrith 1 Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

of Ćlfflćd 2: Anon.VitCuthberti  iii.6

Event (1)
Prophecy (1)

Cuthbert 1.prophecy on heir of Ecgfrith 4: Cuthbert 1 told Ćlfflćd 2 that Aldfrith 1 would became the heir of Ecgfrith 4.: Anon.VitCuthberti  iii.6

Factoids linked indirectly to Aldfrith 1 (1)

Status (1)
Comes of Aldfrith 1 (1)

Hemma 1: Anon.VitCuthberti  iv.3

ASC: Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: Base te... (21)

Recorded Name (12)
Aldferţ (3)

ASC  705 A
ASC  716 A
ASC  718 A

Aldfriđ (1)

ASC  705 DE

Alfridus (1)

ASC  705 F(Lat.)

Alfriđ (1)

ASC  705 F(OE)

Ealdferđ (3)

ASC  705 C
ASC  716 D
ASC  718 DE

Ealdferţ (3)

ASC  <705> B, 705 G
ASC  <716/17> B, <717> C, 716 EG
ASC  <718> BC, 718 G

Office (4)
King (3)

ASC  705 ACDEF(OE and Lat.)G, <705> B (King of the Northumbrians)
ASC  716 ADEG, <716/17> B, <717> C
ASC  718 ADEG, <718> BC (King of the Northumbrians)

Personal Relationship (2)
~ Successor (General relationship) of Aldfrith 1 (1)

Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: ASC  716 ADEG, <716/17> B, 717 C

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

Cuthburg 3: of Aldfrith 1: ASC  718 ADEG, <718> BC

Event (3)
Death/dying (1)

Aldfrith 1.death: Here Aldfrith 1 passed away [DE add: on 14 December at Driffield].: ASC  705 ACDEF(OE and Lat.)G, <705> B (705)

Marital desertion/separation/repudiation (1)

Cuthburg 3-Aldfrith 1.marital separation: Cuthburg 3 and Aldfrith 1 separated during their lifetime.: ASC  718 ADEG, <718> BC ( x 705)

Marriage (1)

Cuthburg 3.marriage: Cuthburg 3 had been given to Aldfrith 1.: ASC  718 ADEG, <718> BC ( x 705)

ASC (DEF): Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (DEF ver... (5)

Recorded Name (2)
Aldfridus (1)

ASC (DEF)  705 F(Lat.)

Aldfriđ (1)

ASC (DEF)  705 DEF(OE)

Office (1)
King (1)

ASC (DEF)  705 DEF(OE and Lat.) (King of the Northumbrians)

Personal Relationship (2)
~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Aldfrith 1 (1)

Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: ASC (DEF)  705 DEF(OE and Lat.)

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

Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: ASC (DEF)  705 DEF(OE and Lat.)

ASC (E): Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (E versi... (4)

Recorded Name (1)
Aldfriđ (1)

ASC (E)  685 E

Office (1)
King (1)

ASC (E)  685 E

Personal Relationship (2)
Aldfrith 1 Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

of Ecgfrith 4: ASC (E)  685 E

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

of Ecgfrith 4: ASC (E)  685 E

Bede.EpEcgbertum: Bede's Letter to Egbert (2)

Recorded Name (1)
Aldfrid (1)

Bede.EpEcgbertum  13

Office (1)
King (1)

Bede.EpEcgbertum  13

Bede.HE: Ecclesiastical History of the ... (36)

Recorded Name (9)
... Aldfridi (2)

Bede.HE  v.1
Bede.HE  v.7

... Aldfrido (1)

Bede.HE  v.12

... Aldfridum (2)

Bede.HE  v.15
Bede.HE  v.21

Aldfrid (4)

Bede.HE  iv.26
Bede.HE  v.18
Bede.HE  v.19
Bede.HE  v.24

Education (1)
He was in exile among the islands of the Irish for the study of letters.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24
most learned in the Scriptures: Bede.HE  iv.26
He was instructed in sacred studies.: Alcuin.VersEubor  844
your sagacious learning: Aldhelm.EpArcic  142 (p. 201)
pupil of Adomnán 1: AnnalsFragIrel  54.165

Office (11)
King (11)

Bede.HE  iv.26
Bede.HE  v.7
Bede.HE  v.12
Bede.HE  v.15 (king of the Angles)
Bede.HE  v.18 (King of the Northumbrians)
Bede.HE  v.19
Bede.HE  v.19
Bede.HE  v.19 (King of the Northumbrians)
Bede.HE  v.21
Bede.HE  v.24 (King of the Northumbrians)
Bede.HE  v.1

Personal Relationship (5)
Aldfrith 1 Bastard (Semi-kinship) of ~ (1)

of Oswiu 1: Bede.HE  iv.26

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

Ecgfrith 4: of Aldfrith 1: Bede.HE  v.1

Aldfrith 1 Half-brother (Semi-kinship) of ~ (1)

of Ecgfrith 4: Bede.HE  iv.26

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

Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: Bede.HE  v.18
Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: Bede.HE  v.19

Event (9)
Accusation (1)

Wilfrid 2.second exile: Wilfrid 2 was again accused and driven from the bishopric by the king (Aldfrith 1) and several bishops: Bede.HE  v.19

Agreement (1)

Wilfrid 2.journey back to Britain: When Wilfrid 2 arrived, Beorhtwald 6 and Ćthelred 2 readily took his part. Cenred 2 agreed to make peace with Wilfrid 2, whereas Aldfrith 1 scorned to receive him.: Bede.HE  v.19

Book circulating/making/reading/translating/writing (1)

Adomnán 1.book-composition: Adomnán 1 wrote a book on the holy places, based upon information dictated by Arculf 1.: Bede.HE  v.15-17

Correspondence (1)

John 17.letter to Aldfrith 1 and Ćthelred 2: John 17 wrote to Aldfrith 1 and Ćthelred 2 bidding them restore Wilfrid 2 to his bishopric because he had been unjustly condemned.: Bede.HE  v.19

Death/dying (2)

Aldfrith 1.death: Aldfrith 1 died: Bede.HE  v.24 (705)
Dryhthelm 1.rising from dead: Dryhthelm 1 was stricken by an illness until he reached his end and died in the early hours of the night. But at dawn he came to life again.: Bede.HE  v.12

Deposition of bishop (1)

Wilfrid 2.second exile: Wilfrid 2 was again accused and driven from the bishopric by the king (Aldfrith 1) and several bishops: Bede.HE  v.19

Episcopal see, acquisition/institution/division/merge (1)

Wilfrid 2.second exile: Wilfrid 2 was again accused and driven from the bishopric by the king (Aldfrith 1) and several bishops: Bede.HE  v.19

Exile (1)

Wilfrid 2.second exile: Wilfrid 2 was again accused and driven from the bishopric by the king (Aldfrith 1) and several bishops: Bede.HE  v.19

Illness/demonic seizure/madness (1)

Dryhthelm 1.rising from dead: Dryhthelm 1 was stricken by an illness until he reached his end and died in the early hours of the night. But at dawn he came to life again.: Bede.HE  v.12

Invitation (1)

Wilfrid 2.restoration to his episcopal see: Wilfrid 2 was restored to his episcopal seat and his bishopric at the invitation of Aldfrith 1.: Bede.HE  v.19

Journey (1)

Wilfrid 2.journey back to Britain: When Wilfrid 2 arrived, Beorhtwald 6 and Ćthelred 2 readily took his part. Cenred 2 agreed to make peace with Wilfrid 2, whereas Aldfrith 1 scorned to receive him.: Bede.HE  v.19

Miracle (1)

Dryhthelm 1.rising from dead: Dryhthelm 1 was stricken by an illness until he reached his end and died in the early hours of the night. But at dawn he came to life again.: Bede.HE  v.12

Mission/mission-sending (1)

Adomnán 1.mission to Aldfrith 1: Adomnán 1 was sent by his people on a mission to Aldfrith 1, and stayed for some time in his kingdom to see the canonical rites of the church.: Bede.HE  v.15, 21

Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (1)

Dryhthelm 1.tonsure: At the request of Aldfrith 1's, Dryhthelm 1 was admitted to the monastery of Melrose and was crowned with the monastic tonsure. He retired to a secret retreat provided by the abbot (Ćthelwald 7).: Bede.HE  v.12

Refusal (1)

Wilfrid 2.journey back to Britain: When Wilfrid 2 arrived, Beorhtwald 6 and Ćthelred 2 readily took his part. Cenred 2 agreed to make peace with Wilfrid 2, whereas Aldfrith 1 scorned to receive him.: Bede.HE  v.19

Restoration of land/property (1)

Wilfrid 2.restoration to his episcopal see: Wilfrid 2 was restored to his episcopal seat and his bishopric at the invitation of Aldfrith 1.: Bede.HE  v.19

Restoration to bishopric (2)

John 17.letter to Aldfrith 1 and Ćthelred 2: John 17 wrote to Aldfrith 1 and Ćthelred 2 bidding them restore Wilfrid 2 to his bishopric because he had been unjustly condemned.: Bede.HE  v.19
Wilfrid 2.restoration to his episcopal see: Wilfrid 2 was restored to his episcopal seat and his bishopric at the invitation of Aldfrith 1.: Bede.HE  v.19

Retirement (1)

Dryhthelm 1.tonsure: At the request of Aldfrith 1's, Dryhthelm 1 was admitted to the monastery of Melrose and was crowned with the monastic tonsure. He retired to a secret retreat provided by the abbot (Ćthelwald 7).: Bede.HE  v.12

Tonsuring (1)

Dryhthelm 1.tonsure: At the request of Aldfrith 1's, Dryhthelm 1 was admitted to the monastery of Melrose and was crowned with the monastic tonsure. He retired to a secret retreat provided by the abbot (Ćthelwald 7).: Bede.HE  v.12

Factoids linked indirectly to Aldfrith 1 (1)

Authorship (1)
John 17: Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2 and Aldfrith 1 (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi  53-54
Theodore 1: Author of letters to Aldfrith 1 about reconciliation [with Wilfrid 2] (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi  43
John 17: Author of letter to Aldfrith 1 and Ecgfrith 4 (Letter): Bede.HE  v.19
Aldhelm 3: Author of Epistula ad Arcicium (Treatise): Aldhelm.EpArcic  5
Sergius 1: Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2, Aldfrith 1 and Ealdwulf 3 (Letter): Sergius.Ep.B83
Aldhelm 3: Author of a book under many headings, addressed, as Bede 1 informs, to one Aldfrith 1, king of the Northumbrians. (Poem): WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.196.4-5

Bede.HistAb: Historia abbatum (8)

Recorded Name (2)
Aldfrid (2)

Bede.HistAb  9
Bede.HistAb  15

Personal Information (1)
intellectual (1)

Bede.HistAb  15 (he was very learned in the scriptures)

Office (2)
King (2)

Bede.HistAb  9
Bede.HistAb  15

Event (3)
Book circulating/making/reading/translating/writing (1)

Ceolfrith 1.exchanging with Aldfrith 1: Magnificently worked copy of the Cosmographers: Bede.HistAb  15

Property-buying/purchasing (1)

Ceolfrith 1-Aldfrith 1.exchange of goods for land: Ceolfrith 1 bought 8 hides of land from Aldfrith 1 and his councillors [Anonymi 697]: Bede.HistAb  15

Property-exchanging (2)

Biscop 2.purchase of land from Aldfrith 1: Biscop 2 bought 3 hides of land from Aldfrith 1 and his councillors [Anonymi 697] in exchange for two silk cloaks: Bede.HistAb  9
Ceolfrith 1.exchanging with Aldfrith 1: Magnificently worked copy of the Cosmographers: Bede.HistAb  15

Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr: Metrical Life of Saint Cuthber... (3)

Office (1)
King (1)

Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr  21

Status (1)
Exile (1)

Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr  21

Personal Relationship (1)
Aldfrith 1 Half-brother (Semi-kinship) of ~ (1)

of Ecgfrith 4: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr  21

Bede.VitCuthbertiPr: The Life of St Cuthbert by Bed... (8)

Recorded Name (1)
Aldfridus (1)

Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24

Education (1)
He was in exile among the islands of the Irish for the study of letters.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24
most learned in the Scriptures: Bede.HE  iv.26
He was instructed in sacred studies.: Alcuin.VersEubor  844
your sagacious learning: Aldhelm.EpArcic  142 (p. 201)
pupil of Adomnán 1: AnnalsFragIrel  54.165

Office (2)
King (2)

Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24
Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24

Status (1)
Exile (1)

Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24

Personal Relationship (2)
Aldfrith 1 Half-brother (Semi-kinship) of ~ (1)

of Ecgfrith 4: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24

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

of Oswiu 1: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24

Event (1)
Prophecy (1)

Cuthbert 1.prophecy on heir of Ecgfrith 4: Ćlfflćd 2 asked Cuthbert 1 who would be Ecgfrith 4's heir. He replied that the heir would come from one of the islands.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr  24

Ealdfrith.Bríathra: Bríthra Flain Fhína maic Ossu (4)

Recorded Name (1)
... Flainn Fína maic Ossu ... (1)

Ealdfrith.Bríathra  p. 41

Authorship (2)
Author of Bríathra ('Maxims') (Maxims): Ealdfrith.Bríathra  p. 42
Author of Bríathra ('Maxims') (Maxims): Ealdfrith.Bríathra  p. 41

Office (1)
King (1)

Ealdfrith.Bríathra  p. 41 (King of the Saxons)

EMC Coin (39)

Recorded Name (16)
ALDFRIDVS (15)

EMC Coin  1986.5006 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1995.0112 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2001.056 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2002.0255 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2006.0119 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2006.0002 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2005.0282 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2003.0159 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2003.0064 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2005.0007 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2008.0329 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1984.0202 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1984.0201 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2007.0043 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2006.0223 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))

ALFRIDVS (1)

EMC Coin  2005.026 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))

Office (23)
King (23)

EMC Coin  1988.9125 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1986.5006 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1988.0138 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1995.0112 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1996.0126 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2001.0057 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2001.056 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2002.0255 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2006.0119 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2005.026 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2006.0002 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2005.0282 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2003.0159 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2003.0064 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2005.0007 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2008.0329 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1984.0202 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1984.0203 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1984.0204 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  1984.0201 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2007.0043 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2006.0223 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))
EMC Coin  2001.1067 (N 176 (Series Y: Aldfrith))

NorthernAnnals.FirstSet: Historia Regum (1)

Personal Relationship (1)
~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Aldfrith 1 (1)

Offa 10: of Aldfrith 1: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  41

Sergius.Ep.B83: Letter to Ćthelred, Aldfrith a... (5)

Recorded Name (1)
Alfridus (1)

Sergius.Ep.B83

Office (1)
King (1)

Sergius.Ep.B83

Personal Relationship (1)
Aldfrith 1 Son (Honorific kinship) of ~ (1)

of Sergius 1: Sergius.Ep.B83

Event (1)
Correspondence (1)

Sergius 1.letter to Ćthelred 2 and others: Sergius 1 wrote to the three English kings, asking them to welcome Beorhtwald 6 as the primus pontifex of all Britain.: Sergius.Ep.B83    (693)

Introduction (1)

Sergius 1.letter to Ćthelred 2 and others: Sergius 1 wrote to the three English kings, asking them to welcome Beorhtwald 6 as the primus pontifex of all Britain.: Sergius.Ep.B83    (693)

Factoids linked indirectly to Aldfrith 1 (1)

Authorship (1)
John 17: Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2 and Aldfrith 1 (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi  53-54
Theodore 1: Author of letters to Aldfrith 1 about reconciliation [with Wilfrid 2] (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi  43
John 17: Author of letter to Aldfrith 1 and Ecgfrith 4 (Letter): Bede.HE  v.19
Aldhelm 3: Author of Epistula ad Arcicium (Treatise): Aldhelm.EpArcic  5
Sergius 1: Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2, Aldfrith 1 and Ealdwulf 3 (Letter): Sergius.Ep.B83
Aldhelm 3: Author of a book under many headings, addressed, as Bede 1 informs, to one Aldfrith 1, king of the Northumbrians. (Poem): WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.196.4-5

Stephen.VitWilfridi: Stephen.VitWilfridi (52)

Recorded Name (17)
Aldfridus (1)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  54

Aldfrith (1)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  59

Aldfrithus (11)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86)
Stephen.VitWilfridi  44
Stephen.VitWilfridi  45
Stephen.VitWilfridi  46
Stephen.VitWilfridi  54
Stephen.VitWilfridi  44
Stephen.VitWilfridi  45
Stephen.VitWilfridi  46
Stephen.VitWilfridi  Cap58
Stephen.VitWilfridi  58
Stephen.VitWilfridi  60

Alfridus (1)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  54 (p. 116)

Alfrithus (1)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  51

Alhfrithus (2)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  Cap44
Stephen.VitWilfridi  Cap44

Personal Information (4)
intellectual (2)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  44 (very wise)
Stephen.VitWilfridi  59 (very wise)

physical (1)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  59 (weakness oppressed the king; the power of speech deserted him for many days)

stated health (1)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  59 (he was bound by the chains of illness)

Office (12)
(2)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  54 (most excellent lord)
Stephen.VitWilfridi  54 (p. 120) (your eminence)

King (10)

Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86) (King of the Northerners)
Stephen.VitWilfridi  44 (King of the Northumbrians)
Stephen.VitWilfridi  46
Stephen.VitWilfridi  47
Stephen.VitWilfridi  51 (king of the Northerners)
Stephen.VitWilfridi  54 (p. 116) (king of the Deirans and Bernicians)
Stephen.VitWilfridi  55
Stephen.VitWilfridi  58 (king of the Northumbrians)
Stephen.VitWilfridi  59
Stephen.VitWilfridi  60 (p. 130)

Personal Relationship (5)
~ Brother (Honorific kinship) of Aldfrith 1 (2)

Alfrith 1: of Aldfrith 1: Stephen.VitWilfridi  58
Badwine 1: of Aldfrith 1: Stephen.VitWilfridi  58

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

Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: Stephen.VitWilfridi  59

~ Successor (General relationship) of Aldfrith 1 (2)

Eadwulf 2: of Aldfrith 1: Stephen.VitWilfridi  59
Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: Stephen.VitWilfridi  59

Event (12)
Bequeathing/will-making (1)

Aldfrith 1.deathbed will: On falling ill, Aldfrith 1 vowed to respond to the wishes of Wilfrid and of the Apostolic See if he got better; if not he ordered in the presence of witnesses that his heir should reach a settlement with Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  59, 60

Conspiracy/intent to murder (1)

Wilfrid 2.attendance at Council of Austerfield: Beorhtwald 6 and other bishops (Anonymi 369) invited Wilfrid 2 to attend. He was warned of their plans by a king's minister [Anonymous 138] and so declined to sign any agreement. : Stephen.VitWilfridi  46-47

Correspondence (2)

John 17.ruling written to Ćthelred 2 and Aldfrith 1 concerning Wilfrid 2: John 17 wrote to Ćthelred 2 and Aldfrith 1 communicating his decisions arising out of the synod hearing Wilfrid 2's appeal.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  54
Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  43

Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (2)

Wilfrid 2.attendance at Council of Austerfield: Beorhtwald 6 and other bishops (Anonymi 369) invited Wilfrid 2 to attend. He was warned of their plans by a king's minister [Anonymous 138] and so declined to sign any agreement. : Stephen.VitWilfridi  46-47
Wilfrid 2.synod held near River Nidd: Beorhtwald 6 called a synod in accordance with the precept of the Apostolic See to consider Wilfrid 2's case. Reconciliation was made with Wilfrid 2, and Ripon and Hexham with their revenues were returned to him. : Stephen.VitWilfridi  60

Decision-making (1)

John 17.ruling written to Ćthelred 2 and Aldfrith 1 concerning Wilfrid 2: John 17 wrote to Ćthelred 2 and Aldfrith 1 communicating his decisions arising out of the synod hearing Wilfrid 2's appeal.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  54

Exile (1)

Wilfrid 2.banishment from kingdom of Aldfrith 1: Aldfrith 1 banished Wilfrid 2, whom Ćthelred 2 then received. Wilfrid 2 then lived in the bishopric ruled by Seaxwulf 1 before his death.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  45

Expulsion (1)

Wilfrid 2.banishment from kingdom of Aldfrith 1: Aldfrith 1 banished Wilfrid 2, whom Ćthelred 2 then received. Wilfrid 2 then lived in the bishopric ruled by Seaxwulf 1 before his death.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  45

Grant and Gift (1)

Aldfrith 1.granting Hexham to Wilfrid 2: [Aldfrith 1] granted [Wilfrid 2] the monastery of Hexham with all the possessions attached to it.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  44, 47

Illness/demonic seizure/madness (1)

Aldfrith 1.deathbed will: On falling ill, Aldfrith 1 vowed to respond to the wishes of Wilfrid and of the Apostolic See if he got better; if not he ordered in the presence of witnesses that his heir should reach a settlement with Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  59, 60

Invitation (1)

Wilfrid 2.attendance at Council of Austerfield: Beorhtwald 6 and other bishops (Anonymi 369) invited Wilfrid 2 to attend. He was warned of their plans by a king's minister [Anonymous 138] and so declined to sign any agreement. : Stephen.VitWilfridi  46-47

Meeting (1)

Aldfrith 1.meeting with messengers of Wilfrid 2: Wilfrid 2 sent Badwine 1 and Alfrith 1 to Aldfrith 1 seeking a meeting but Aldfrith 1 rejected this and they returned to Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  58-59

Message-sending (2)

Aldfrith 1.meeting with messengers of Wilfrid 2: Wilfrid 2 sent Badwine 1 and Alfrith 1 to Aldfrith 1 seeking a meeting but Aldfrith 1 rejected this and they returned to Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  58-59
Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  43

Papal advice/audience/decision/privilege (1)

Beorhtfrith 3.siege of Bamburgh: Beorhtfrith 3 and those with him (Anonymi 414) succeeded in lifting the siege of Bamburgh after they agreed to fulfil papal demands concerning Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  60

Peace agreement (1)

Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  43

Reconciliation (2)

Aldfrith 1.deathbed will: On falling ill, Aldfrith 1 vowed to respond to the wishes of Wilfrid and of the Apostolic See if he got better; if not he ordered in the presence of witnesses that his heir should reach a settlement with Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  59, 60
Wilfrid 2.synod held near River Nidd: Beorhtwald 6 called a synod in accordance with the precept of the Apostolic See to consider Wilfrid 2's case. Reconciliation was made with Wilfrid 2, and Ripon and Hexham with their revenues were returned to him. : Stephen.VitWilfridi  60

Refusal (2)

Aldfrith 1.meeting with messengers of Wilfrid 2: Wilfrid 2 sent Badwine 1 and Alfrith 1 to Aldfrith 1 seeking a meeting but Aldfrith 1 rejected this and they returned to Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  58-59
Wilfrid 2.attendance at Council of Austerfield: Beorhtwald 6 and other bishops (Anonymi 369) invited Wilfrid 2 to attend. He was warned of their plans by a king's minister [Anonymous 138] and so declined to sign any agreement. : Stephen.VitWilfridi  46-47

Residence (1)

Wilfrid 2.banishment from kingdom of Aldfrith 1: Aldfrith 1 banished Wilfrid 2, whom Ćthelred 2 then received. Wilfrid 2 then lived in the bishopric ruled by Seaxwulf 1 before his death.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  45

Restoration of land/property (4)

Aldfrith 1.resotoring Ripon to Wilfrid 2: [Aldfrith 1] restored his [sc. Wilfrid 2's] monastery at Ripon with its revenues.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  44, 47
Aldfrith 1.restoring Wilfrid 2's see: [Aldfrith 1] restored his [sc. Wilfrid 2's] own episcopal see ... with its revenues.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  44, 47
Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Aldfrith 1: Aldfrith 1 invited Wilfrid 2 to him from exile and restored Hexham and subsequently York and Ripon to him.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  43-44
Wilfrid 2.synod held near River Nidd: Beorhtwald 6 called a synod in accordance with the precept of the Apostolic See to consider Wilfrid 2's case. Reconciliation was made with Wilfrid 2, and Ripon and Hexham with their revenues were returned to him. : Stephen.VitWilfridi  60

Siege (1)

Beorhtfrith 3.siege of Bamburgh: Beorhtfrith 3 and those with him (Anonymi 414) succeeded in lifting the siege of Bamburgh after they agreed to fulfil papal demands concerning Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  60

Submission (1)

Beorhtfrith 3.siege of Bamburgh: Beorhtfrith 3 and those with him (Anonymi 414) succeeded in lifting the siege of Bamburgh after they agreed to fulfil papal demands concerning Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  60

Treaty (1)

Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  43

Factoids linked indirectly to Aldfrith 1 (2)

Authorship (2)
John 17: Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2 and Aldfrith 1 (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi  53-54
Theodore 1: Author of letters to Aldfrith 1 about reconciliation [with Wilfrid 2] (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi  43
John 17: Author of letter to Aldfrith 1 and Ecgfrith 4 (Letter): Bede.HE  v.19
Aldhelm 3: Author of Epistula ad Arcicium (Treatise): Aldhelm.EpArcic  5
Sergius 1: Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2, Aldfrith 1 and Ealdwulf 3 (Letter): Sergius.Ep.B83
Aldhelm 3: Author of a book under many headings, addressed, as Bede 1 informs, to one Aldfrith 1, king of the Northumbrians. (Poem): WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.196.4-5

WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (10)

Personal Relationship (4)
~ Friend (General relationship) of Aldfrith 1 (1)

Wilfrid 2: of Aldfrith 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.100.11

~ Sister (Consanguineal kinship) of Aldfrith 1 (1)

Ćlfflćd 2: of Aldfrith 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.3

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

of Oswiu 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.100.1

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

Osred 1: of Aldfrith 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.109.2

Event (5)
Abdication (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

Absolution (1)

Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1

Accusation (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

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

Wilfrid 2.consecration to abbacy: King [Aldfrith 1] gave [Wilfrid 2] a site at Ripon on which to build a monastery, and the magnates contributed many presents. He was ordained priest and abbot there by Agilbert 1, a Gallic bishop.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.100.12

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (3)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108
Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Wilfrid 2.elevation to the see of York: Wilfrid 2 was chosen to fill the see of York, and sent by King Aldfrith 1 [more likely by Ealhfrith 1], son of King Oswiu 1, to Gaul for consecration. While he dallied overseas, King Oswiu 1 foisted Chad 1 on the throne of York. Chad 1 was very holy, but his election was illegal. The wrong was set right when Theodore 1 was sent from the papal see to be archbishop of Canterbury: Chad 1 was removed, and Wilfrid 2 put on the throne.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.100.2

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

Wilfrid 2.consecration to abbacy: King [Aldfrith 1] gave [Wilfrid 2] a site at Ripon on which to build a monastery, and the magnates contributed many presents. He was ordained priest and abbot there by Agilbert 1, a Gallic bishop.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.100.12

Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (1)

Wilfrid 2.consecration to abbacy: King [Aldfrith 1] gave [Wilfrid 2] a site at Ripon on which to build a monastery, and the magnates contributed many presents. He was ordained priest and abbot there by Agilbert 1, a Gallic bishop.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.100.12

Commendation (1)

Sergius 1.letter to kings of England: Sergius 1 commends Beorhtwald 6 to Ćthelred 2, Aldfrith 1, and Ealdwulf 3 as the primate of all England.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  i.34

Confession (1)

Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1

Confiscation (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

Conspiracy/intent to murder (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

Correspondence (2)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108
Sergius 1.letter to kings of England: Sergius 1 commends Beorhtwald 6 to Ćthelred 2, Aldfrith 1, and Ealdwulf 3 as the primate of all England.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  i.34

Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (2)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108
Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1

Death/dying (2)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108
Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1

Deposition of archbishop (1)

Wilfrid 2.elevation to the see of York: Wilfrid 2 was chosen to fill the see of York, and sent by King Aldfrith 1 [more likely by Ealhfrith 1], son of King Oswiu 1, to Gaul for consecration. While he dallied overseas, King Oswiu 1 foisted Chad 1 on the throne of York. Chad 1 was very holy, but his election was illegal. The wrong was set right when Theodore 1 was sent from the papal see to be archbishop of Canterbury: Chad 1 was removed, and Wilfrid 2 put on the throne.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.100.2

Disobedience (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

Embassy (1)

Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1

Episcopal see, acquisition/institution/division/merge (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

Grant and Gift (2)

Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Wilfrid 2.consecration to abbacy: King [Aldfrith 1] gave [Wilfrid 2] a site at Ripon on which to build a monastery, and the magnates contributed many presents. He was ordained priest and abbot there by Agilbert 1, a Gallic bishop.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.100.12

Hostility (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

Journey (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

Meeting (1)

Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1

Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

Papal advice/audience/decision/privilege (1)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108

Restoration of land/property (1)

Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1

Restoration to bishopric (2)

Aldfrith 1-Wilfrid 2.conflict: Under the influence of venomous counsels, King Aldfrith 1 stripped the monastery of Ripon of its possessions, and began to think of setting up a bishopric there, following the plans of the middle years of Archbishop Theodore 1, that had so notoriously caused trouble [between Wilfrid 2 and Ecgfrith 4]. Wilfrid 2 took offence, and went off to his friend Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Seaxwulf 1 bishop of Lichfield died he governed that see. But King Aldfrith 1 and Beorhtwald 6, Theodore 1’s successor, thought up many schemes against Wilfrid 2. They lured him to a council, trying to make him renounce his property and bishopric. Wilfrid 2, that time already 70, decided to appeal to Rome and soon made his entrance to the great city. There he wrote a letter to Pope John 17, outlining the essence of the conflict. The accusers sent by Beorhtwald 6 maintained that Wilfrid 2 had refused to obey the decisions of the archbishop. Wilfrid 2 responded that he would only obey the decisions which did not conflict with canon law. This reply satisfied the Romans, and matter was decided in favour of Wilfrid 2, who, being an old man, wanted to stay in Rome and die on the holy city, but Pope John 17 insisted that he was needed in England. So back he went, bringing letters from the pope to Ćthelred 2, who was now a monk. Ćthelred 2 had no difficulty in obtaining the fulfilment of their instructions from Cenred 2, son of his brother Wulfhere 1, whom he had appointed as his successor. With equal promptness Archbishop Beorhtwald 6, genuinely desiring peace, hastened to be reconciled with Wilfrid 2. Only Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians persevered in obstinacy, but he had not much longer to live, before his death regretting his disregard for the pope’s letter. The letter, addressed to Ćthelred 2, cleared Wilfrid 2 before all those persons of great holiness on record who assailed Wilfrid 2 with such deadly hatred: Theodore 1, Beorhtwald 6, John 17, Bosa 1, and abbess Hild 1. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.104-108
Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ćlfflćd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Ćthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1

Factoids linked indirectly to Aldfrith 1 (1)

Authorship (1)
John 17: Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2 and Aldfrith 1 (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi  53-54
Theodore 1: Author of letters to Aldfrith 1 about reconciliation [with Wilfrid 2] (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi  43
John 17: Author of letter to Aldfrith 1 and Ecgfrith 4 (Letter): Bede.HE  v.19
Aldhelm 3: Author of Epistula ad Arcicium (Treatise): Aldhelm.EpArcic  5
Sergius 1: Author of a letter to Ćthelred 2, Aldfrith 1 and Ealdwulf 3 (Letter): Sergius.Ep.B83
Aldhelm 3: Author of a book under many headings, addressed, as Bede 1 informs, to one Aldfrith 1, king of the Northumbrians. (Poem): WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.196.4-5

Ćthelweard.Chron: Chronicle of Ćthelweard (3)

Recorded Name (1)
Ealdferth (1)

Ćthelweard.Chron  ii.11

Office (1)
King (1)

Ćthelweard.Chron  ii.11 (King of the Northumbrians)

Event (1)
Death/dying (1)

Aldfrith 1.death: Aldfrith 1 passed away.: Ćthelweard.Chron  ii.11 (705)

Ćthelwulf.CarmAbb: De Abbatibus (4)

Recorded Name (1)
Aldfridus (1)

Ćthelwulf.CarmAbb  2

Office (1)
Ruler (1)

Ćthelwulf.CarmAbb  2

Personal Relationship (2)
Aldfrith 1 Father (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

of Osred 1: Ćthelwulf.CarmAbb  2

Aldfrith 1 Half-brother (Semi-kinship) of ~ (1)

of Ecgfrith 4: Ćthelwulf.CarmAbb  2

Aldfrith 1 (Male) King of the Northumbrians and successor of Ecgfrith 4, 686-705 l vii-e viii

Factoids by Source

Aldfrith 1 (Male) King of the Northumbrians and successor of Ecgfrith 4, 686-705
l vii-e viii