Edwin 2 (Male) King of the Northumbrians, 616-633
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Honorius 2.letter to Edwin 2: Honorius 2 sent Edwin 2 letters of exhortation encouraging him and his people with fatherly love, to persevere and increase in the true faith which they had accepted. He also referred to the pallium which he was sending to both Honorius 1 and Paulinus 1, so that when either of them died, the other might put a bishop in his place.: Bede.HE ii.17

Rædwald 1.campaign against Æthelfrith 2: After Rædwald 1 revealed to the queen (Anonymous 256) his plan against Edwin 2, she dissuaded him from it. Then, Rædwald 1 raised a large army to overthrow Æthelfrith 2, met him with a much greater force and slew him.: Bede.HE ii.12

Appointment - ecclesiastical (1)

Wilfrid 2.episcopal consecration: When Wilfrid 2 discovered that Chad 1 had been appointed to his see, her retired to Ripon for three years, acting as a priest. He was often called in by Wulfhere 1 king of the Mercians, who gave him a site called Lichfield on which to build a cathedral or a monastery. He was honoured with equal generosity by Ecgberht 3 king of Kent; and when Ecgberht 3 summoned him there Wilfrid 2 advanced many of his subjects up the grades of church preferment. One was Putta 1, whom he made a priest (later Theodore 1 promoted him to be bishop of Rochester). When Theodore 1 arrived to England, he saw that the canons had been flouted, and he degraded Chad 1, whose long-suffering touched Wilfrid 2's heard; by his help, Chad 1 was advanced for a second time though all the degrees and installed as bishop of Lichfield. At York Wilfrid 2 repaired and rebuilt a church built long ago by King Edwin 2; he also had a church built in Ripon. To its consecration were invited the brother kings Ecgfrith 4 and Ælfwine 4. For their father Oswiu 1 had died meanwhile, and it was they who endowed the place with vast estates.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.100.19-23

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of archbishop (1)

Paulinus 1.ecclesiastical career: [Paulinus 1] was (we are told) a Roman by birth, one of the men sent by St Gregory 1 to serve the Word in England. Archbishop Justus 1 ordained him bishop and appointed him to evangelize the Northumbrians. He summoned the reluctant Edwin 2 to the faith by confronting him with a miracle which God had in his mercy once sent to the king, and which the spirit of prophecy now put into Paulinus 1's mind. He received the pallium from Pope Honorius 2, and consecrated Honorius 1 archbishop of Canterbury to follow Justus 1. After winning much booty from the Devil among the northern people, he was forcibly turned out of his see by enemy action, and returned to Kent. It was then that he took over the rule of the church of Rochester, for this holy priest was favoured and solicited by Archbishop Honorius 1 and King Eadbald 2. He took on what in their charity his brethren suggested, and, after contenting himself of a while with this inferior post, went the way of all flesh at the due time, nineteen years, two months and twenty-one days after he was ordained to York.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.72.3-4

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (4)

Edwin 2.gift to Paulinus 1 of the episcopal see of York: Edwin 2 gave the episcopal see of York to Paulinus 1.: Bede.ChronMaior 525.541

Edwin 2.granting to Paulinus 1 of episcopal see at York: There [sc. at York] Edwin 2 gave to Paulinus 1 a bishop's seat.: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of king (1)

Edwin 2.accession to kingdom: Edwin 2 acceded to the kingdom.: ASC (E) 617 E (616)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of priest (1)

Army-raising (2)

Edwin 2.campaign against West Saxons: When Edwin 2 had been healed of his wound, he summoned his army and marched against the West Saxons.: Bede.HE ii.9

Assembly (1)

Edwin 2.meeting of his council: When asked by Paulinus 1 to keep his promise, Edwin 2 decided to discuss with his counsellors (Anonymi 622) whether he should accept the Christian faith.: Bede.HE ii.13

Baptism (7)

Edwin 2-Anonymi 800.baptism: Here Edwin 2 was baptized with his people (Anonymi 800) at Easter.: ASC 627 ABCG (627)

Edwin 2.baptism: [Edwin 2] was baptized within twelve months at Easter with all his retinue. This was done at York.: ASC (E) 626 E, 627 F(OE and Lat.) (627)

Edwin 2.baptism by Paulinus 1: Here Edwin 2 was baptized by Paulinus 1 [F(OE and Lat.) substitutes: Here Paulinus 1 baptized Edwin 2; F(OE) adds: with his people.: ASC (E) 627 EF(OE and Lat.) (627)

Edwin 2.baptism by Rhun 1: Edwin 2 was baptized and Rhun 1 baptized him.: AnnalsCamb 626 (626)

Edwin 2.conversion by Paulinus 1: St Paulinus 1 was sent with Æthelburg 1, and he converted and baptised king Edwin 2 and his people. : RestingPlaces 4

Paulinus 1.baptism of Anonymous 279: Anonymous 279 was baptized by Paulinus 1 in the presence of Edwin 2, together with a great crowd of people, in the River Trent, near the city of Littleborough.: Bede.HE ii.16

Paulinus 1.baptism of Edwin 2: Paulinus 1 turned Edwin 2 to baptism.: ASC 601 ABCEF(OE)G (601)

Battle (4)

Cadwallon 1-Edwin 2.battle of Hatfield: Cadwallon 1 rebelled against Edwin 2 and a fierce battle was fought on the plain of Hatfield.: Bede.HE ii.20 (633)

Edwin 2-Anonymi 2605.deaths: On the first of January the battle of Hatfield Chase; and Edwin 2 and his two sons (Anonymi 2605) were killed there.: AnnalsCamb 630 (632)

Edwin 2.battle: Battle of Ælle 2's son [sc. Edwin 2]: AnnalsUlster 631.1 (633)

Edwin 2.killing of five kings (Anonymi 1306) and many West Saxons (Anonymi 1305): [Edwin 2] there [sc. amongst the West Saxons (Anonymi 1305)] felled five kings (Anonymi 1307) and slew much of that people (Anonymi 1305).: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Betrayal/oath-breaking (1)

Edwin 2.murder: Edwin 2 was suddenly murdered by his allies (Anonymi 1070).: Alcuin.VersEubor 226-33

Birth (1)

Eanflæd 1.birth: [Eanflæd 1] was born on the same night that Edwin 2 was wounded.: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Burial (1)

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 (5)

Edwin 2.construction of church of stone: Edwin 2 set about building a greater and more magnificent square church of stone surrounding the former church made of wood (St Peter's).: Bede.HE ii.14

Edwin 2.foundation of churches: Edwin 2 founded spacious churches in cities and endowed them with gifts.: Alcuin.VersEubor 219, 274-81

Edwin 2.ordering of construction of bigger church: There [sc. at York] he [sc. Edwin 2] afterwards ordered a larger church be built out of stone.: ASC (E) 626 E (626 x ?)

Edwin 2.ordering of construction of church: At York he [sc. Edwin 2] had earlier ordered a church be built out of wood, which was consecrated to St Peter.: ASC (E) 626 E (625 x 626)

Commemoration of saint/calendar-entering (1)

Edwin 2.commemoration on 13 October: 3 ides of October [= 13 October]: Of King Edwin 2.: Willibrord.Cal 12

Commemoration of the dead (1)

Edwin 2.commemoration on 13 October: 3 ides of October [= 13 October]: Of King Edwin 2.: Willibrord.Cal 12

Conquest (2)

Edwin 2.conquest: Edwin 2 conquered various peoples in Britain: Alcuin.VersEubor 120-3

Edwin 2.conquest of Britain: Edwin 2 conquered almost all of Britain, except the people of Kent alone (Anonymi 1304).: ASC (E) 617 E (616 x 633)

Conspiracy/intent to murder (3)

Cwichelm 1.sending an assassin to Edwin 2: Cwichelm 1 sent an assassin to the kingdom of the Northumbrians to deprive Edwin 2 of his kingdom and his life. He killed a thegn and a retainer of the king and wounded Edwin 2.: Bede.HE ii.9 (626)

Edwin 2.attempt to kill him by Æthelfrith 2: Æthelfrith 2 drove Edwin 2 from his homeland and sought to bring about his death with bribes.: Anon.VitGregorii 16

Eomer 1.journey from Cwichelm 1: Here Eomer 1 came from Cwichelm 1 intending to stab Edwin 2.: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Conversion (11)

Coifi 1.destruction of [pagan] shrine: Following the instructions of Edwin 2, Coifi 1 desecrated the altars of his temple and a crowd (Anonymi 1068) destroyed the shrine.: Alcuin.VersEubor 167-93

Edwin 2-Æthelburg 1.marriage: The marriage was the occasion of the conversion of Edwin 2 and his race.: Bede.HE ii.9

Edwin 2.baptism: After Æthelberht 3's conversion and baptism, Edwin 2 was the next to follow.: Anon.VitGregorii 12

Edwin 2.conversion: Edwin 2 and his people accepted Christianity through the preaching of Paulinus 1.: Bede.ChronMaior 525.541

Edwin 2.conversion by Paulinus 1: St Paulinus 1 was sent with Æthelburg 1, and he converted and baptised king Edwin 2 and his people. : RestingPlaces 4

Edwin 2.conversion of his people (Anonymi 1069): Edwin 2 spurred his people (Anonymi 1069) to serve the Faith by gifts and threats.: Alcuin.VersEubor 218

Eorpwald 1.conversion: It was Eorpwald 1 who for the first time adopted, together with that same province, the faith and sacraments of Christ, on the persuasion of Edwin 2, king of Northumbria.: Anon.LiberEliensis I.1

Paulinus 1.baptism of Edwin 2: Paulinus 1 turned Edwin 2 to baptism.: ASC 601 ABCEF(OE)G (601)

Paulinus 1.conversion of Edwin 2 and Hild 1: Through the teaching of Paulinus 1, Hild 1 and Edwin 2 were converted.: Bede.HE iv.23

Paulinus 1.conversion of the Northumbrians: On his arrival in the kingdom Paulinus 1 set vigorously to work to prevent those who had come with him from lapsing from the faith, but also to convert some of the heathen to grace and faith by his preaching.: Bede.HE ii.9

Correspondence (3)

Boniface 2.letter to Edwin 2: Boniface 2 wrote to Edwin 2, exhorting him to accept the faith.: Bede.HE ii.10

Boniface 2.letter to Æthelburg 1: Boniface 2 wrote to ask Æthelburg 1 to work for her Edwin 2's conversion and pray for him.: Bede.HE ii.11

Death/dying (4)

Edwin 2-Anonymi 2605.deaths: On the first of January the battle of Hatfield Chase; and Edwin 2 and his two sons (Anonymi 2605) were killed there.: AnnalsCamb 630 (632)

Edwin 2.death: Edwin 2 was killed by the same heathen king who killed Oswald 1 later on.: Bede.HE iii.9

Decision-making (2)

Edwin 2.vision during exile: While on exile at Rædwald 1's court, Edwin 2 learnt that Rædwald 1 had accepted Æthelfrith 2's bribes. While considering what was best to do, he had a vision of a man who promised him that his enemies would be destroyed and that he would be a most powerful king.: Bede.HE ii.12

Deposition of bishop (2)

Dreaming/seeing vision/revelation (5)

Edwin 2.vision of Paulinus 1 foretelling his conversion and restoration: Edwin 2 had a vision of Bishop Paulinus 1, who foretold his conversion and the restoration of his kingdom.: Anon.VitGregorii 16

Edwin 2.vision of St Peter: As can be read in English history, St Peter appeared to Edwin 2 the pagan king bearing a golden cross in his right [hand], asserted himself to be Peter the prince of apostles, held forth a crown, commanded that [Edwin 2] relinquish paganism, and thus predicted that he would be victorious everywhere.: Symeonof Durham.HistoriadeSanctoCuthberto 17

Edwin 2.vision of messenger predicting his future: Edwin 2 had a vision of a messenger who predicted that God would save him from his enemy and that he would have an empire circumscribed only by the waves.: Alcuin.VersEubor 93-110

Trimma 1.triple dream revealing the location of Edwin 2’s bones: Trimma 1 had revealed to himself in dreams where Edwin 2's bones were buried.: Anon.VitGregorii 18-19

Exile (2)

Edwin 2.exile from York: Edwin 2 fled, being driven into exile: Alcuin.VersEubor 92

Expulsion (3)

Edwin 2.attempt to kill him by Æthelfrith 2: Æthelfrith 2 drove Edwin 2 from his homeland and sought to bring about his death with bribes.: Anon.VitGregorii 16

Edwin 2.expulsion of æthelings: Edwin 2 drove out [seven] æthelings, the sons of Æthelfrith 2.: ASC (E) 617 E (617)

Flight (1)

Edwin 2.exile from York: Edwin 2 fled, being driven into exile: Alcuin.VersEubor 92

Grant and Gift (5)

Boniface 2.granting a gold robe to Edwin 2: a robe embroidered with gold and a garment from Ancyra: Bede.HE ii.10

Edwin 2.foundation of churches: Edwin 2 founded spacious churches in cities and endowed them with gifts.: Alcuin.VersEubor 219, 274-81

Edwin 2.gift to Paulinus 1 of the episcopal see of York: Edwin 2 gave the episcopal see of York to Paulinus 1.: Bede.ChronMaior 525.541

Æthelberht 8.gifts to church at York: Æthelberht 8 gave various gifts to the church of York.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1490-1506

Healing (1)

Edwin 2.campaign against West Saxons: When Edwin 2 had been healed of his wound, he summoned his army and marched against the West Saxons.: Bede.HE ii.9

Injury and wounding (4)

Eanflæd 1.birth: [Eanflæd 1] was born on the same night that Edwin 2 was wounded.: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Edwin 2.campaign against West Saxons: When Edwin 2 had been healed of his wound, he summoned his army and marched against the West Saxons.: Bede.HE ii.9

Eomer 1.killing and wounding: Intending to kill Edwin 2, Eomer 1 stabbed Lilla 1 and Forthhere 1 and wounded the king [sc. Edwin 2].: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Invention/authorisation of relics (1)

Trimma 1.triple dream revealing the location of Edwin 2’s bones: Trimma 1 had revealed to himself in dreams where Edwin 2's bones were buried.: Anon.VitGregorii 18-19

Journey (3)

Edwin 2.journey to West Saxons (Anonymi 1305): [Edwin 2] then went to the West Saxons (Anonymi 1305) with his fierd (Anonymi 1306).: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Eomer 1.journey from Cwichelm 1: Here Eomer 1 came from Cwichelm 1 intending to stab Edwin 2.: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Justus 1.despatch of Paulinus 1 to Edwin 2 of Northumbria: Justus 1 had sent Paulinus 1 from Kent to Edwin 2.: Bede.ChronMaior 525.541

Killing/murder (10)

Edwin 2-Anonymi 2605.deaths: On the first of January the battle of Hatfield Chase; and Edwin 2 and his two sons (Anonymi 2605) were killed there.: AnnalsCamb 630 (632)

Edwin 2-Osfrith 1.killing by Cadwallon 1 and Penda 1: Edwin 2 was slain [E: by Cadwallon 1 and Penda 1 at Hatfield on 2 ides of October (= 14 October). Osfrith 1 was also slain with him.]: ASC (E) 633 EF(OE and Lat.) (633)

Edwin 2.death: Edwin 2 was killed by the same heathen king who killed Oswald 1 later on.: Bede.HE iii.9

Edwin 2.killing: Here Edwin 2 was slain.: ASC 633 ABCF(OE and Lat.)G (633)

Edwin 2.murder: Edwin 2 was suddenly murdered by his allies (Anonymi 1070).: Alcuin.VersEubor 226-33

Eomer 1.killing and wounding: Intending to kill Edwin 2, Eomer 1 stabbed Lilla 1 and Forthhere 1 and wounded the king [sc. Edwin 2].: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Penda 1.killing Edwin 2: Penda 1 killed Edwin 2.: Anon.LiberEliensis I.7

Kingdom - accession to (1)

Edwin 2.accession to kingdom: Edwin 2 acceded to the kingdom.: ASC (E) 617 E (616)

Law-making/legislation (1)

Edwin 2.establishment of laws: Edwin 2 established laws with just moderation.: Alcuin.VersEubor 217

Marriage (2)

Edwin 2-[Æthelburg 1].marriage: Edwin 2 married a woman from the South (Æthelburg 1).: Alcuin.VersEubor 131-5

Edwin 2-Æthelburg 1.marriage: Æthelburg 1 was given in marriage to Edwin 2, king of Northumbria. : RestingPlaces 4

Miracle (1)

Mission/mission-sending (2)

Edwin 2.conversion by Paulinus 1: St Paulinus 1 was sent with Æthelburg 1, and he converted and baptised king Edwin 2 and his people. : RestingPlaces 4

Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (1)

Edwin 2.promise to give Eanflæd 1 to God: Edwin 2 promised Paulinus 1 to give Eanflæd 1 to God subject to the fulfilment of conditions.: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Oath-swearing/fealty (1)

Edwin 2.promise to become Christian: Edwin 2 promised that if God would grant him life and victory over Cwichelm 1, he would renounce his idols and serve Christ; and as a pledge that he would keep his word he gave his infant daughter to be consecrated to Christ.: Bede.HE ii.9

Ordering (1)

Paulinus 1.instruction to shoot a crow: Paulinus 1 ordered that a cawing crow be shot to make a theological point.: Anon.VitGregorii 15

Pagan temples, destruction (1)

Coifi 1.destruction of [pagan] shrine: Following the instructions of Edwin 2, Coifi 1 desecrated the altars of his temple and a crowd (Anonymi 1068) destroyed the shrine.: Alcuin.VersEubor 167-93

Pallium-despatch/receipt/request (2)

Pastoral activities/preaching (3)

Edwin 2.conversion: Edwin 2 and his people accepted Christianity through the preaching of Paulinus 1.: Bede.ChronMaior 525.541

Paulinus 1.conversion of Edwin 2 and Hild 1: Through the teaching of Paulinus 1, Hild 1 and Edwin 2 were converted.: Bede.HE iv.23

Policy decision (2)

Edwin 2.creation of York as his capital: Edwin 2 decided to make York his capital.: Alcuin.VersEubor 204-09

Promise (3)

Edwin 2.promise to give Eanflæd 1 to God: Edwin 2 promised Paulinus 1 to give Eanflæd 1 to God subject to the fulfilment of conditions.: ASC (E) 626 E (626)

Prophecy (3)

Rebellion/sedition (1)

Cadwallon 1-Edwin 2.battle of Hatfield: Cadwallon 1 rebelled against Edwin 2 and a fierce battle was fought on the plain of Hatfield.: Bede.HE ii.20 (633)

Restoration to bishopric (1)

Retirement (1)

War (2)

Edwin 2.campaign against West Saxons: When Edwin 2 had been healed of his wound, he summoned his army and marched against the West Saxons.: Bede.HE ii.9

Wildlife-interaction (1)

Paulinus 1.instruction to shoot a crow: Paulinus 1 ordered that a cawing crow be shot to make a theological point.: Anon.VitGregorii 15

Factoids linked indirectly to Edwin 2 (7)

Office (3)

Dux of Edwin 2 (1)

Bass 1: Bede.HE ii.20

Minister of Edwin 2 (1)

Lilla 1: Bede.HE ii.9

Thegn of Edwin 2 (1)

Lilla 1: ASC (E) 626 E

Status (4)

of Edwin 2 (1)

Anonymi 499: Anon.VitGregorii 15

Bretwalda of Edwin 2 (1)

Oswald 1: ASC 827 ACDEG, <827> B, 826 F(OE and Lat.)

Noble of Edwin 2 (1)

Anonymous 267: Bede.HE ii.13

Theod of Edwin 2 (1)

Anonymi 800: ASC 627 ABCG

Edwin 2 (Male) King of the Northumbrians, 616-633 e/m vii

Factoid List

Edwin 2 (Male) King of the Northumbrians, 616-633
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