Frithuwold

Frithuwald (also Frithuwold, Friduuald, FrioÞowald, Friðowald ) is an Anglo-Saxon male personal name. The name is ( " rule, reign " =) from the elements Frith ( = " peace, protection, peace, security, asylum, order" ) and forest composed. Significant bearers of the name were:

  • Frithuwald Frealafing, mythical ancestor of Anglo-Saxon royal houses
  • Frithuwald ( Bernicia ), King of Bernicia ( 579-585 )
  • Frithuwald ( Surrey ), sub- king of Surrey (fl. about 675)
  • Frithuwald ( Whithorn ), Bishop of Whithorn, (around 735-763/764 )
Frithuwald of Bernicia Prosopography of Anglo-Saxon England
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