| Eanfrith | |
|---|---|
| King of Hwicce | |
| Reign | mid 7th-century |
| Successor | Osric |
| Died | circa. 674 |
| Issue | Eafe |
Eanfrith (d. circa. 674)[1] was the first recorded king of Hwicce in the 7th century. He was the brother of Eanhere.
In circa. 660/1, Wulfhere arranged for Eanfrith to marry his daughter Eafe to the new Mercian ally Æthelwealh of Sussex.[2]
Eanfrith died around 674 and was briefly outlived by his brother. Eanhere was succeeded by his brothers Osric, Oswald, and Oshere.[3]
Name
Eanfrith has a Bernician name which probably indicates at least partially Northumbrian heritage. His kin may have fled Bernicia in the early 7th century as opponents of Aethelfrith or Edwin.
References
- ↑ Anglo-Saxon England. Vol. 37. Cambridge University Press. 2009. ISBN 9780521767361.
- ↑ Alexander R. Rumble; Barbara Yorke; Catherine E. Karkov; Chris Lewis (2014). Edgar, King of the English, 959-975. Boydell Press. ISBN 9781843839286.
- ↑ Timothy Venning (2013). The Kings & Queens of Anglo-Saxon England. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445624594.
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