Alhfrith | |
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King of Deira | |
Reign | 655–664 AD |
Predecessor | Æthelwold |
Successor | Ecgfrith |
Born | c. 630 |
Died | c. 664 |
Consort | Cyneburh |
Issue | Rumwold? |
Father | Oswiu |
Mother | Rieinmelth |
Alhfrith or Ealhfrith (c. 630 – c. 664) was King of Deira under his father Oswiu, King of Bernicia, from 655 until sometime after 664. Appointed by Oswiu as a subordinate ruler, Alhfrith apparently clashed with his father over religious policy, which came to a head at the Synod of Whitby in 664. After this, Alhfrith disappears from the historical record.