Aldfrith was king of Northumbria from 685 until his death. He is described by early writers such as Bede, Alcuin and Stephen of Ripon as a man of great learning. Some of his works and some letters written to him survive. His reign was relatively peaceful, marred only by disputes with Bishop Wilfrid, a major figure in the early Northumbrian church.
- Occupation
- sovereign, poet, monarch
- Position held
- King of Northumbria, King of Northumbria
- Born
- 600
- Died
- 705
