Ealdred, king of the Hwicce

Ealdred (also Aldred ) was between 755 and 778 according to an Anglo-Saxon king of Hwicce.

Life

The few known facts of his life arise from documents, which he exhibited or signed as a witness: At the beginning of the reign of Offa of Mercia ( 757-796 ) was Hwicce of the three brothers Eanberht, Uhtred and Ealdred, entitled regulus (small king ) contributed ruled. The power of Mercia was so strong that the Offa's consent was required for a land donation to the church. Offa was able to expand its influence in Hwicce on. To 770 he held the title subregulus ( Under King ). To put 778 Ealdred his relative Æthelburh with the consent of the bishop Tilhere as abbess of Fladbury ( Worcestershire ) a. He signed the deed as subregulus ( viceroy ). Ealdreds death date is unknown.