Ælfflæd of Whitby

Abbess of Whitby
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Ælfflæd of Whitby
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Ælfflæd of Whitby

Summary

Ælfflæd of Whitby is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Kingdom of Northumbria[2]. She was born on 654[3]. She died in Whitby Abbey[4]. She died on 713[5]. She worked as a nun[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's place of birth was Kingdom of Northumbria[2].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby passed away in Whitby Abbey[4].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby was born on 654[3].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby was born on 654[8].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby died on 713[5].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby died on 714[9].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby is buried at Whitby Abbey[10].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's father was Oswiu[11].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's mother was Eanflæd[12].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby held citizenship in Kingdom of Northumbria[13].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's professions included nun[6].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby is recorded as female[14].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[16].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[17].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's given name is recorded as Q15031124[18].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's given name is recorded as Ælfflæd[19].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's feast day is recorded as February 8[20].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's described by source is recorded as A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[21].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[22].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's sibling is recorded as Osthryth[24].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's sibling is recorded as Ælfwine of Deira[25].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's sibling is recorded as Ecgfrith of Northumbria[26].
  • Ælfflæd of Whitby's sibling is recorded as Alhfrith of Deira[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2], Ælfflæd of Whitby… Recorded date of birth include 654[3]. Her father was Oswiu[11]. Her mother was Eanflæd[12].

Career and Affiliations

Ælfflæd of Whitby's professions included nun[6].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 713[5] and 714[9]. Ælfflæd of Whitby died in Whitby Abbey[4]. She is buried at Whitby Abbey[10].

Why It Matters

Ælfflæd of Whitby has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Ælfflæd of Whitby born?

Ælfflæd of Whitby was born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2].

Where did Ælfflæd of Whitby die?

Ælfflæd of Whitby passed away in Whitby Abbey[4].

Who were Ælfflæd of Whitby's parents?

Ælfflæd of Whitby's father was Oswiu[11]. Ælfflæd of Whitby's mother was Eanflæd[12].

What did Ælfflæd of Whitby do for work?

Ælfflæd of Whitby worked as nun[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Andre Engels · 2026-06-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Whitby Abbey
    Feast day February 8
    Occupation
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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