Aldfrith was the son of unknown parents. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
He died on 14 DEC 0704/05 in Driffield (Great Driffield), East Riding of Yorkshire, England .
His wife was Cwenburh. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. They had no known children.
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Death | 14 DEC 0704/05 |
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Attribute | Date | Description | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
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Nobility Title | FROM 0685 | king of Northumbria |
Note 1
He is described by early writers such as Bede, Alcuin and Stephen of Ripon as a man of great learning, and some of his works, as well as letters written to him, survive.
Note 2
Aldfrith was born on an uncertain date to Oswiu of Northumbria and an Irish princess named Fín.