Who was Athelfrith?
Q: Who was Athelfrith?
A: Athelfrith was a king of Bernicia who later became the first King of Northumbria.
Q: When did Athelfrith become King of Bernicia?
A: Athelfrith became King of Bernicia in 593.
Q: What other kingdom did Athelfrith conquer?
A: Athelfrith conquered Deira and became the first King of Northumbria in 604.
Q: What did Bede say about Athelfrith?
A: Bede called Athelfrith an ambitious and powerful king who cruelly ravaged the Britons more than any other English leader.
Q: What was Athelfrith's contribution to the Angles north of the River Humber?
A: Athelfrith was the first great leader among the Angles north of the River Humber.
Q: How did Athelfrith die?
A: Athelfrith was killed in battle against the East Angles.
Q: What was the significance of Athelfrith's conquest of Deira?
A: Athelfrith's conquest of Deira led to his establishment as the first King of Northumbria.
