After Rędwald 1 revealed to the queen (Anonymous 256) his plan against Edwin 2, she dissuaded him from it. Then, Rędwald 1 raised a large army to overthrow Ęthelfrith 2, met him with a much greater force and slew him.
Primary Source Info
Persons associated with this Event:
Agent:
Rędwald 1
(King of the East Angles, d.616x627) : Not only did he not betray the exile to the enemy messengers sent by Ęthelfrith 2, but he even assisted Edwin 2 to gain the throne.
(Other):
Anonymous 256
(Queen of Rędwald 1) : She warned Rędwald 1 that it was not fitting for him to sell his best friend for gold when he was in so much trouble.
Participant:
Ęthelfrith 2
(King of the Northumbrians, 592-616) : He did not have time to summon and assemble his army. He was killed.
(Other):
Edwin 2
(King of the Northumbrians, 616-633) : He succeeded Ęthelfrith 2 on the throne.
Participant:
Regenhere 1
(Son of King Rędwald 1 of the East Angles, d.625) : He was killed in the battle.
Locations associated with this Event:
on the Mercian border:east bank of River Idle:
(River)