Frithuwald was a seventh-century Anglo-Saxon ruler in Surrey, and perhaps also in modern Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, who is known from two surviving charters. He was a sub-king ruling under King Wulfhere of Mercia. According to late hagiographical materials, he was a brother-in-law of Wulfhere. The monks of Saint Peter's Minster, Chertsey, revered Frithuwald, whom they considered the founder of their monastery, as a saint.
Frithuwald | |
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King of Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire | |
King of Surrey | |
Reign | 673-675 |
Successor | Frithuric |
Died | 675 |
Spouse | Wilburga |
Issue | Frithuric |