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Aldfrith Biography and Timeline

Follow Aldfrith through 5 dated historical records for England.

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Aldfrith, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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640–775Years on this page

640 Birth of Aldfrith

King · Northumbria · House / House of Northumbria

Birth of Aldfrith, illegitimate son of Oswy & the Irish princess Fina

Role range: 0685-0704

684 Peace

King · Warfare / Ireland-Northumbria War

Makes peace with Ireland

Role range: 0685-0704

685

20 May 685

Succession

King · Northumbria · House / House of Northumbria

Succeeds as King of Northumbria

Role range: 0685-0704

698 Invasion of Pictland

King · Pictland · Warfare / Northumbria-Picts War

Aldfriths thae Beorht leads a campaign against the Picts

Role range: 0685-0704

775 Succession

King · Lincolnshire · House / House of Lindsey

Succeeds as King of Lyndsey

Role range: 0775-0775

Records, sources and methodology

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