Æthelfrith
Æthelfrith (died c. 616) was King of Bernicia from c. 593 until his death. Around 604 he became the first Bernician king to also rule the neighboring land of Deira, giving him an important place in the development of the later kingdom of Northumbria. He was especially notable for his successes against the Britons and his victory over the Gaels of Dál Riata. Although he was defeated and killed in battle and replaced by a dynastic rival, his line was eventually restored to power in the 630s.
| Æthelfrith | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 593–616 |
| Died | 616 River Idle, England |
| Spouse | Acha of Deira |
| Issue Detail | Eanfrith of Bernicia Oswald of Northumbria Oswiu of Northumbria Oswudu of Northumbria Oslac of Northumbria Oslaf of Northumbria Offa of Northumbria Æbba of Northumbria |
| Father | Æthelric |
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