Ælfflæd 2
(Female)
Abbess of Whitby, d.714
m/l vii
Notes: BDDAB, pp. 5-6; BEASE, p. 6; CDNB 1:909; DNB 16:316 = 6:316; Alan Thacker, ?Ælfflæd (654?714)?, ODNB.
Factoid List
- Recorded Name (13)
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... Aelffledam (1)
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Bede.HE iii.24
Aelbfled (1)
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Bede.HE iv.26
Aelffleda (1)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Aelflaeda (1)
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Stephen.VitWilfridi 43 (p. 88)
Aelfleda (5)
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Anon.VitCuthberti iii.6
Anon.VitCuthberti iv.10
Stephen.VitWilfridi 59
Stephen.VitWilfridi 60 (p. 128)
Anon.VitGregorii 18
Elffleda (1)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34
Elfled (1)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
Elfleda (1)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 24
Ælfled (1)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23 cap.
- Personal Information (16)
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intellectual (2)
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Stephen.VitWilfridi 59 (very wise virgin)
Stephen.VitWilfridi 60 (p. 132) (very wise virgin)
moral (6)
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Anon.VitCuthberti iii.6 (virgin)
Anon.VitCuthberti iv.10 (most faithful)
Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23 (virgin)
Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 24 (most reverend virgin)
Anon.VitGregorii 18 (most religious)
Bede.HE iv.26 (devoted to God)
other (1)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21 (servant)
piety (3)
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Anon.VitCuthberti iii.6 (handmaiden of God)
Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23 (venerable handmaiden of Christ)
Stephen.VitWilfridi 60 (p. 128) (always the consoler of the whole kingdom and the best counsellor)
reputation (1)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23 (venerable)
saintly status (2)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34 (sanctissima)
Stephen.VitWilfridi 43 (p. 88) (holy virgin)
stated health (1)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23 (she was stricken by a serious sickness and seemed almost to have reached the point of death)
- Education (1)
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wise woman and learned in the Holy Scriptures: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 24
- Office (10)
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Abbess (10)
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Anon.VitCuthberti iii.6
Anon.VitCuthberti iv.10
Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 24
Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34
Stephen.VitWilfridi 43 (p. 88)
Stephen.VitWilfridi 59
Stephen.VitWilfridi 60
Bede.HE iv.26
- Occupation (10)
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Nun (8)
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Anon.VitCuthberti iii.6
Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34
Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 29
Bede.HE iii.24
Bede.HE iii.24
Bede.HE iv.26
Anon.LiberEliensis I.7
Teacher (2)
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Bede.HE iii.24
Bede.HE iv.26
- Status (4)
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Noble (1)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34
Royal person (3)
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Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Bede.HE iv.26
- Personal Relationship (18)
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~ Beloved (General relationship) of Ælfflæd 2 (1)
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Cuthbert 1: of Ælfflæd 2: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
~ Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of Ælfflæd 2 (4)
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Aldfrith 1: of Ælfflæd 2: Anon.VitCuthberti iii.6
Ecgfrith 4: of Ælfflæd 2: Anon.VitCuthberti iii.6
Ecgfrith 4: of Ælfflæd 2: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 24
Ecgfrith 4: of Ælfflæd 2: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Ælfflæd 2 Daughter (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (4)
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of Oswiu 1: Stephen.VitWilfridi 59
of Eanflæd 1: Anon.VitGregorii 18
of Oswiu 1: Bede.HE iii.24
of Oswiu 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.116.2
~ Grandfather (Consanguineal kinship) of Ælfflæd 2 (1)
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Edwin 2: of Ælfflæd 2: Bede.HE iii.24
~ Helper (General relationship) of Ælfflæd 2 (1)
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Trumwine 1: of Ælfflæd 2: Bede.HE iv.26
~ Lord (General relationship) of Ælfflæd 2 (1)
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Cuthbert 1: of Ælfflæd 2: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34
~ Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of Ælfflæd 2 (2)
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Eanflæd 1: of Ælfflæd 2: Bede.HE iii.24
Eanflæd 1: of Ælfflæd 2: Bede.HE iv.26
~ Nephew, brother’s son (Consanguineal kinship) of Ælfflæd 2 (1)
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Osred 1: of Ælfflæd 2: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.109.3
Ælfflæd 2 Sister (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (2)
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of Ecgfrith 4: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 27
of Aldfrith 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.3
Ælfflæd 2 Successor (General relationship) of ~ (1)
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of Hild 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.109.3
- Event (28)
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Absolution (1)
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Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (1)
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Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of king (1)
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Wilfrid 2.council in Northumbria: When Osred 1 son of Aldfrith 1 was given his proper place on the throne, the most loyal and influential of his magnates, Beorhtfrith 3, agreed on the prompting of Archbishop Beorhtwald 6 to hold a council in Northumbria, so that Wilfrid 2's just cause might be brought to a peaceable conclusion at last. At this meeting, in accordance with the pope's [John 17] command, the bishops [from Anonymi 388] were given the choice either to yield Wilfrid 2 his part of the see, or to go to Rome to uphold their case. Anyone who thought fit not to comply would be excommunicate. The bishops made objections as was their wont, but the blessed Ælfflæd 2, sister of Aldfrith 1 and Hild 1's successor as abbess of Whitby, settled the matter by referring to her brother's deathbed request to have Wilfrid 2 restored. Beorhtfrith 3 also suggested that they should obey the pope's commands. The grave bishops hurried to embrace each other, and they preserved lifelong concord. Wilfrid 2 was given back control of two monasteries, Ripon and Hexham.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.109.2-6
Bequeathing/will-making (2)
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Aldfrith 1.deathbed will: On falling ill, Aldfrith 1 vowed to respond to the wishes of Wilfrid and of the Apostolic See if he got better; if not he ordered in the presence of witnesses that his heir should reach a settlement with Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi 59, 60
Wilfrid 2.council in Northumbria: When Osred 1 son of Aldfrith 1 was given his proper place on the throne, the most loyal and influential of his magnates, Beorhtfrith 3, agreed on the prompting of Archbishop Beorhtwald 6 to hold a council in Northumbria, so that Wilfrid 2's just cause might be brought to a peaceable conclusion at last. At this meeting, in accordance with the pope's [John 17] command, the bishops [from Anonymi 388] were given the choice either to yield Wilfrid 2 his part of the see, or to go to Rome to uphold their case. Anyone who thought fit not to comply would be excommunicate. The bishops made objections as was their wont, but the blessed Ælfflæd 2, sister of Aldfrith 1 and Hild 1's successor as abbess of Whitby, settled the matter by referring to her brother's deathbed request to have Wilfrid 2 restored. Beorhtfrith 3 also suggested that they should obey the pope's commands. The grave bishops hurried to embrace each other, and they preserved lifelong concord. Wilfrid 2 was given back control of two monasteries, Ripon and Hexham.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.109.2-6
Burial (1)
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Ælfflæd 2-Oswiu 1-Eanflæd 1-Edwin 2.burial at Whitby: Ælfflæd 2 was buried at Whitby together with her parents (Oswiu 1 and Eanflæd 1) and Edwin 2.: Bede.HE iii.24
Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (2)
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Cuthbert 1.dedication of church at Ovington: Cuthbert 1 dedicated a church there. They all sang mass.: Anon.VitCuthberti iv.10
Oswiu 1.granting land for 12 monasteries and giving Ælfflæd 2 to Christ: King Oswiu 1, in return for victory [at the Battle of Winwæd], made an offering to God of 12 properties for the construction of monasteries and his daughter, Ælfflæd 2, to be consecrated in perpetual virginity.: Anon.LiberEliensis I.7
Confession (1)
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Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Correspondence (1)
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Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi 43
Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (3)
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Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Wilfrid 2.council in Northumbria: When Osred 1 son of Aldfrith 1 was given his proper place on the throne, the most loyal and influential of his magnates, Beorhtfrith 3, agreed on the prompting of Archbishop Beorhtwald 6 to hold a council in Northumbria, so that Wilfrid 2's just cause might be brought to a peaceable conclusion at last. At this meeting, in accordance with the pope's [John 17] command, the bishops [from Anonymi 388] were given the choice either to yield Wilfrid 2 his part of the see, or to go to Rome to uphold their case. Anyone who thought fit not to comply would be excommunicate. The bishops made objections as was their wont, but the blessed Ælfflæd 2, sister of Aldfrith 1 and Hild 1's successor as abbess of Whitby, settled the matter by referring to her brother's deathbed request to have Wilfrid 2 restored. Beorhtfrith 3 also suggested that they should obey the pope's commands. The grave bishops hurried to embrace each other, and they preserved lifelong concord. Wilfrid 2 was given back control of two monasteries, Ripon and Hexham.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.109.2-6
Wilfrid 2.synod held near River Nidd: Beorhtwald 6 called a synod in accordance with the precept of the Apostolic See to consider Wilfrid 2's case. Reconciliation was made with Wilfrid 2, and Ripon and Hexham with their revenues were returned to him. : Stephen.VitWilfridi 60
Death/dying (3)
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Cuthbert 1.vision of Hadwald 1’s soul: While Cuthbert 1 was sitting at dinner, he was suddenly transported away and his shaking hand dropped the knife. When Ælfflæd 2 asked what was happening, he said that one of her monks was being borne to heaven.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Ælfflæd 2.death: At about the age of sixty Ælfflæd 2 died: Bede.HE iii.24
Disputing/dispute-settling (1)
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Wilfrid 2.council in Northumbria: When Osred 1 son of Aldfrith 1 was given his proper place on the throne, the most loyal and influential of his magnates, Beorhtfrith 3, agreed on the prompting of Archbishop Beorhtwald 6 to hold a council in Northumbria, so that Wilfrid 2's just cause might be brought to a peaceable conclusion at last. At this meeting, in accordance with the pope's [John 17] command, the bishops [from Anonymi 388] were given the choice either to yield Wilfrid 2 his part of the see, or to go to Rome to uphold their case. Anyone who thought fit not to comply would be excommunicate. The bishops made objections as was their wont, but the blessed Ælfflæd 2, sister of Aldfrith 1 and Hild 1's successor as abbess of Whitby, settled the matter by referring to her brother's deathbed request to have Wilfrid 2 restored. Beorhtfrith 3 also suggested that they should obey the pope's commands. The grave bishops hurried to embrace each other, and they preserved lifelong concord. Wilfrid 2 was given back control of two monasteries, Ripon and Hexham.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.109.2-6
Dreaming/seeing vision/revelation (2)
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Cuthbert 1.vision of Hadwald 1’s soul: While Cuthbert 1 was sitting at dinner, he was suddenly transported away and his shaking hand dropped the knife. When Ælfflæd 2 asked what was happening, he said that one of her monks was being borne to heaven.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Cuthbert 1.vision of soul of Hadwald 1: While Cuthbert 1 was having his meal, he suddenly stopped eating. When he was asked what he was contemplating, he finally replied that he had seen the soul of a holy man being carried by the angels.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34
Eating (2)
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Cuthbert 1.vision of Hadwald 1’s soul: While Cuthbert 1 was sitting at dinner, he was suddenly transported away and his shaking hand dropped the knife. When Ælfflæd 2 asked what was happening, he said that one of her monks was being borne to heaven.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Cuthbert 1.vision of soul of Hadwald 1: While Cuthbert 1 was having his meal, he suddenly stopped eating. When he was asked what he was contemplating, he finally replied that he had seen the soul of a holy man being carried by the angels.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34
Embassy (1)
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Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Enquiry (1)
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Ælfflæd 2.enquiry on identity of dead brother: Ælfflæd 2 sent a messenger (Anonymous 23) to all her people. She finally learnt the truth on the following day and reported it to Cuthbert 1 as he was celebrating mass.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Feasting/banqueting (1)
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Cuthbert 1.vision of soul of Hadwald 1: While Cuthbert 1 was sitting feasting with Ælfflæd 2, he had a vision and saw the soul of a brother (Hadwald 1) from Ælfflæd 2's monastery being carried to heaven.: Anon.VitCuthberti iv.10
Grant and Gift (3)
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Oswiu 1.fulfilment of his vow: After the victory against Penda 1, Oswiu 1 gave his daughter (Ælfflæd 2) to be consecrated to God. He also gave 12 small estates for the foundation of monasteries.: Bede.HE iii.24
Oswiu 1.granting land for 12 monasteries and giving Ælfflæd 2 to Christ: King Oswiu 1, in return for victory [at the Battle of Winwæd], made an offering to God of 12 properties for the construction of monasteries and his daughter, Ælfflæd 2, to be consecrated in perpetual virginity.: Anon.LiberEliensis I.7
Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Healing (2)
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Cuthbert 1.healing of Anonymous 55: When Anonymous 55 was suffering from an intolerable pain in the head, Ælfflæd 2 went to visit her and gave her the linen girdle she had received from Cuthbert 1. Anonymous 55 had it bound around her head and on the same day the pain departed.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
Cuthbert 1.healing of Ælfflæd 2: When Ælfflæd 2 was ill, she wished she had something belonging to Cuthbert 1 in order to be speedily healed. Not long afterwards there came one (Anonymous 54) who brought her a linen girdle which he had sent. She girded herself with it and in the morning she was able to stand erect and on the third day she was entirely restored to health.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
Illness/demonic seizure/madness (3)
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Aldfrith 1.deathbed will: On falling ill, Aldfrith 1 vowed to respond to the wishes of Wilfrid and of the Apostolic See if he got better; if not he ordered in the presence of witnesses that his heir should reach a settlement with Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi 59, 60
Cuthbert 1.healing of Anonymous 55: When Anonymous 55 was suffering from an intolerable pain in the head, Ælfflæd 2 went to visit her and gave her the linen girdle she had received from Cuthbert 1. Anonymous 55 had it bound around her head and on the same day the pain departed.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
Cuthbert 1.healing of Ælfflæd 2: When Ælfflæd 2 was ill, she wished she had something belonging to Cuthbert 1 in order to be speedily healed. Not long afterwards there came one (Anonymous 54) who brought her a linen girdle which he had sent. She girded herself with it and in the morning she was able to stand erect and on the third day she was entirely restored to health.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
Invention/authorisation of relics (1)
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Ancient saints.found and elevated at Whitby: Recently at Whitby have been found and elevated the bodies of holy men, Bishop Trumwine 1, King Oswiu 1, and his daughter Ælfflæd 2, who ruled the monastery after Hild 1, together with the monk [Cædmon 1] who, according to Bede 1, received the gift of song from God.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.116.2
Journey (1)
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Cuthbert 1-Ælfflæd 2.meeting: Ælfflæd 2 asked Cuthbert 1 to meet her. He consented and set out in a boat. She asked him how long Ecgfrith 4 was to command his kingdom and he told her that he would die in one year's time.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Liturgical celebration (2)
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Cuthbert 1.dedication of church at Ovington: Cuthbert 1 dedicated a church there. They all sang mass.: Anon.VitCuthberti iv.10
Ælfflæd 2.enquiry on identity of dead brother: Ælfflæd 2 sent a messenger (Anonymous 23) to all her people. She finally learnt the truth on the following day and reported it to Cuthbert 1 as he was celebrating mass.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Meeting (2)
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Cuthbert 1-Ælfflæd 2.meeting: Ælfflæd 2 asked Cuthbert 1 to meet her. He consented and set out in a boat. She asked him how long Ecgfrith 4 was to command his kingdom and he told her that he would die in one year's time.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Message-sending (2)
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Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi 43
Ælfflæd 2.enquiry on identity of dead brother: Ælfflæd 2 sent a messenger (Anonymous 23) to all her people. She finally learnt the truth on the following day and reported it to Cuthbert 1 as he was celebrating mass.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (2)
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Oswiu 1.fulfilment of his vow: After the victory against Penda 1, Oswiu 1 gave his daughter (Ælfflæd 2) to be consecrated to God. He also gave 12 small estates for the foundation of monasteries.: Bede.HE iii.24
Oswiu 1.granting land for 12 monasteries and giving Ælfflæd 2 to Christ: King Oswiu 1, in return for victory [at the Battle of Winwæd], made an offering to God of 12 properties for the construction of monasteries and his daughter, Ælfflæd 2, to be consecrated in perpetual virginity.: Anon.LiberEliensis I.7
Peace agreement (1)
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Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi 43
Prophecy (7)
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Cuthbert 1-Ælfflæd 2.meeting: Ælfflæd 2 asked Cuthbert 1 to meet her. He consented and set out in a boat. She asked him how long Ecgfrith 4 was to command his kingdom and he told her that he would die in one year's time.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Cuthbert 1.prophecy on heir of Ecgfrith 4: Ælfflæd 2 asked Cuthbert 1 who was to succeed Ecgfrith 4 as king. He replied that another brother of hers would become king.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Cuthbert 1.prophecy on his episcopate: Cuthbert 1 told Ælfflæd 2 that he would be bishop only for two years: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Cuthbert 1.prophecy on life of Ecgfrith 4: Being asked by Ælfflæd 2, Cuthbert 1 told her that her brother, Ecgfrith 4, would live twelve more months.: Anon.VitCuthberti iii.6
Cuthbert 1.vision of Hadwald 1’s soul: While Cuthbert 1 was sitting at dinner, he was suddenly transported away and his shaking hand dropped the knife. When Ælfflæd 2 asked what was happening, he said that one of her monks was being borne to heaven.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Cuthbert 1.vision of soul of Hadwald 1: While Cuthbert 1 was having his meal, he suddenly stopped eating. When he was asked what he was contemplating, he finally replied that he had seen the soul of a holy man being carried by the angels.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34
Ælfflæd 2.enquiry on identity of dead brother: Ælfflæd 2 sent a messenger (Anonymous 23) to her monastery to ask which of her brethren had recently died.: Anon.VitCuthberti iv.10
Reconciliation (3)
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Aldfrith 1.deathbed will: On falling ill, Aldfrith 1 vowed to respond to the wishes of Wilfrid and of the Apostolic See if he got better; if not he ordered in the presence of witnesses that his heir should reach a settlement with Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi 59, 60
Wilfrid 2.council in Northumbria: When Osred 1 son of Aldfrith 1 was given his proper place on the throne, the most loyal and influential of his magnates, Beorhtfrith 3, agreed on the prompting of Archbishop Beorhtwald 6 to hold a council in Northumbria, so that Wilfrid 2's just cause might be brought to a peaceable conclusion at last. At this meeting, in accordance with the pope's [John 17] command, the bishops [from Anonymi 388] were given the choice either to yield Wilfrid 2 his part of the see, or to go to Rome to uphold their case. Anyone who thought fit not to comply would be excommunicate. The bishops made objections as was their wont, but the blessed Ælfflæd 2, sister of Aldfrith 1 and Hild 1's successor as abbess of Whitby, settled the matter by referring to her brother's deathbed request to have Wilfrid 2 restored. Beorhtfrith 3 also suggested that they should obey the pope's commands. The grave bishops hurried to embrace each other, and they preserved lifelong concord. Wilfrid 2 was given back control of two monasteries, Ripon and Hexham.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.109.2-6
Wilfrid 2.synod held near River Nidd: Beorhtwald 6 called a synod in accordance with the precept of the Apostolic See to consider Wilfrid 2's case. Reconciliation was made with Wilfrid 2, and Ripon and Hexham with their revenues were returned to him. : Stephen.VitWilfridi 60
Relics-incorrupt preservation/placing in reliquary/requesting/translating (1)
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Ancient saints.found and elevated at Whitby: Recently at Whitby have been found and elevated the bodies of holy men, Bishop Trumwine 1, King Oswiu 1, and his daughter Ælfflæd 2, who ruled the monastery after Hild 1, together with the monk [Cædmon 1] who, according to Bede 1, received the gift of song from God.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.116.2
Reporting (1)
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Ælfflæd 2.enquiry on identity of dead brother: Ælfflæd 2 sent a messenger (Anonymous 23) to all her people. She finally learnt the truth on the following day and reported it to Cuthbert 1 as he was celebrating mass.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Restoration of land/property (3)
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Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Wilfrid 2.council in Northumbria: When Osred 1 son of Aldfrith 1 was given his proper place on the throne, the most loyal and influential of his magnates, Beorhtfrith 3, agreed on the prompting of Archbishop Beorhtwald 6 to hold a council in Northumbria, so that Wilfrid 2's just cause might be brought to a peaceable conclusion at last. At this meeting, in accordance with the pope's [John 17] command, the bishops [from Anonymi 388] were given the choice either to yield Wilfrid 2 his part of the see, or to go to Rome to uphold their case. Anyone who thought fit not to comply would be excommunicate. The bishops made objections as was their wont, but the blessed Ælfflæd 2, sister of Aldfrith 1 and Hild 1's successor as abbess of Whitby, settled the matter by referring to her brother's deathbed request to have Wilfrid 2 restored. Beorhtfrith 3 also suggested that they should obey the pope's commands. The grave bishops hurried to embrace each other, and they preserved lifelong concord. Wilfrid 2 was given back control of two monasteries, Ripon and Hexham.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.109.2-6
Wilfrid 2.synod held near River Nidd: Beorhtwald 6 called a synod in accordance with the precept of the Apostolic See to consider Wilfrid 2's case. Reconciliation was made with Wilfrid 2, and Ripon and Hexham with their revenues were returned to him. : Stephen.VitWilfridi 60
Restoration to bishopric (2)
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Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.103.1-104.1
Wilfrid 2.council in Northumbria: When Osred 1 son of Aldfrith 1 was given his proper place on the throne, the most loyal and influential of his magnates, Beorhtfrith 3, agreed on the prompting of Archbishop Beorhtwald 6 to hold a council in Northumbria, so that Wilfrid 2's just cause might be brought to a peaceable conclusion at last. At this meeting, in accordance with the pope's [John 17] command, the bishops [from Anonymi 388] were given the choice either to yield Wilfrid 2 his part of the see, or to go to Rome to uphold their case. Anyone who thought fit not to comply would be excommunicate. The bishops made objections as was their wont, but the blessed Ælfflæd 2, sister of Aldfrith 1 and Hild 1's successor as abbess of Whitby, settled the matter by referring to her brother's deathbed request to have Wilfrid 2 restored. Beorhtfrith 3 also suggested that they should obey the pope's commands. The grave bishops hurried to embrace each other, and they preserved lifelong concord. Wilfrid 2 was given back control of two monasteries, Ripon and Hexham.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.109.2-6
Treaty (1)
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Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi 43
Visit (2)
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Cuthbert 1-Ælfflæd 2.meeting: Ælfflæd 2 asked Cuthbert 1 to meet her. He consented and set out in a boat. She asked him how long Ecgfrith 4 was to command his kingdom and he told her that he would die in one year's time.: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 21
Cuthbert 1.healing of Anonymous 55: When Anonymous 55 was suffering from an intolerable pain in the head, Ælfflæd 2 went to visit her and gave her the linen girdle she had received from Cuthbert 1. Anonymous 55 had it bound around her head and on the same day the pain departed.: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 23
Vowing celibacy/chastity/virginity/poverty (1)
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Oswiu 1.granting land for 12 monasteries and giving Ælfflæd 2 to Christ: King Oswiu 1, in return for victory [at the Battle of Winwæd], made an offering to God of 12 properties for the construction of monasteries and his daughter, Ælfflæd 2, to be consecrated in perpetual virginity.: Anon.LiberEliensis I.7
- Factoids linked indirectly to Ælfflæd 2 (6)
- Authorship (1)
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Theodore 1: Author of letters to Ælfflæd 2 commending her to make peace with Wilfrid 2 (Letter): Stephen.VitWilfridi 43
- Occupation (5)
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Brother of Ælfflæd 2 (1)
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Hadwald 1: Anon.VitCuthberti iv.10
Messenger of Ælfflæd 2 (2)
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Anonymous 23: Anon.VitCuthberti iv.10
Anonymous 23: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Monk of Ælfflæd 2 (1)
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Hadwald 1: Bede.VitCuthbertiMetr 31
Shepherd of Ælfflæd 2 (1)
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Hadwald 1: Bede.VitCuthbertiPr 34