About Aelfwald of Sussex
Lived 750 – 800. Aelfwald of Sussex was a sovereign.
Ælfwald was a King of Sussex, who reigned jointly with Ealdwulf and Oslac, and probably also with Oswald and Osmund.
Ælfwald witnessed an undated charter of Ealdwulf, believed to be from about 765, with his name corruptly recorded as Ælhuuald rex.
Ælfwald also witnessed a charter of Offa, King of Mercia, dated 772, as Ælbuuald dux, with his name placed after Oswald, Osmund, but before Oslac.
He is not known to have issued charters of his own.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Aelfwald of Sussex?
King of Sussex
When was Aelfwald of Sussex born?
Aelfwald of Sussex was born in 750.
When did Aelfwald of Sussex die?
Aelfwald of Sussex died in 800.
What was Aelfwald of Sussex's occupation?
Aelfwald of Sussex was a sovereign.
Sources & further reading
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