Eardwulf informs Sigtryggr that they will have the town soon enough. He is a blacksmith who forges Serpent-Breath for Uhtred. He then orders for thelhelm, lfld, and lfweard to be locked up. Eardwulf questions why Hsten is so eager to tell him this. ("Episode 4.3"), East Anglia; A messenger from Wessex comes to deliver a message to thelred, but he tells Eardwulf instead. By the end of Season 4, childhood friends and former lovers Brida (Emily Cox) and Uhtred were sworn enemies, mostly because Brida wouldnt turn her back on the Danish supremacy or give up her hatred of Saxons. Eardwulf demands they hand over lfwynn, but Uhtred refuses. The Last Kingdom is a British historical fiction television series based on Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories series of novels. Ethelwich The Last Kingdom MAP: Where is Ethelwich? The Last Kingdom: Who is Leofric, Lord of Mercia? Eardwulf of Mercia was a supporting character and antagonist in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series, acting as the central antagonist of Season 4. The Last Kingdom won't get a season six, but Uhtred's story will continue in a Netflix film. Starring: Alexander Dreymon, Emily Cox, David Dawson. This calls the Saint Hardulph to whom Breedon was dedicated "Hardulfus rex"King Eardwulfand states that he was buried at Breedon. Aethelred had been severely injured in battle and his head trauma meant he would not recover. They find themselves in a swamp filled with dead bodies, certainly the result of the sickness. He then realizes that the king means to propose to the Ealdormen and the Mercian Guard that Ludeca should be the successor. Ceolwulf - Died of old age Halig - Tied to the front of the ship by Sverri and drowned Sverri - Stabbed in the throat by Finan Abbot Eadred - Stabbed by Uhtred Episode 4 Rollo - Spear thrown at him by one of Kjartan's men Sven - Mauled to death by Thyra's dogs Kjartan - Slashed repeatedly by Ragnar Episode 5 Watchman - Spear thrown at him by Clapa The Last Kingdom season 5: What happens to Stefanie Martini as Eadith? The meaning of the title in Northumbria is unclear, but it appears that there was only one patricius. Steapa, a long-time ally of Alfreds family, killed by Danes at Tettanhall. (assumed) [4], The church in Northumbria was one of the major landowners, perhaps second only to the king. Eanbald was presumably in conflict with Eardwulf over property, but it is likely that he also supported rivals for Eardwulf's throne. The evidence for Osbald's continued ambition is a letter that Alcuin wrote to him, probably in 798, in which Alcuin attempted to dissuade Osbald from further interventions in Northumbrian affairs. He is wounded, unconscious, and the back of his head is split open. The lords estate has fallen. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records that he was consecrated by Eanbald I, Archbishop of York, and Bishops thelberht, Beadwulf and Hygebald, at York Minster on 26 May 796. Plunkett, "The Mercian Perspective", pp. "He knocked Eardwulf out cold, he held a knife to my throat, and he told me that if I did not go to the king today and . Warning: contains major spoilers for The Last Kingdom season 4. ("Episode 4.4"), Tettenhall, Mercia;thelred, Eardwulf, and the Mercia army join in on the battle at Tettenhall. thelred plots to take over East Anglia while the Danish are gone. Eadith advises Eardwulf to save himself and flee to Frankia. The following year, Ealhmund, "the son of King Alhred, as some say",[37] was killed by Eardwulf's men. As for Eardwulf, when they return to Aegelesburg, the king will have him publicly castrated. Eadith assures her brother that the king will never forgive them for what theyve done. A group of nobles conspired to assassinate thelred in April 796 and he was succeeded by Osbald: Osbald's reign lasted only twenty-seven days before he was deposed and Eardwulf became king on 14 May 796. Eardwulf was married by the time he became king, though his wife's name is not recorded. The Last Kingdom: Is Bebbanburg a real place? Eadith managed to escape the battle which ensues with only minor injuries, but there is a possibility she may avenge Eardwulf's death. Pyrlig grows uncomfortable with the talk of Ludecas betrothal to Edwards niece and leaves. Eardwulf reveals to Brida, Sigtryggr, and the Danes that after Tettenhall, Edward believes the Danes no longer hold a threat. Last Appearance 790 c. 830) was king of Northumbria from 796 to 806, when he was deposed and went into exile. [9] Further afield, Charlemagne, the pre-eminent ruler in the Christian West, appears to have taken an active interest in Northumbrian affairs. ("Episode 4.3"), King thelred asks for an update on their troops in Lindcylne. Until recently no coins from Eardwulf's reign were known, which suggested that it may have been a time of instability, or perhaps that the kingdom was impoverished by the payment of tribute to Offa and Coenwulf of Mercia. Hair First Appearance Just The Worst: Aethelred On a show packed with villains, it's hard to choose just one who we couldn't stand,. Edward tells Cenric to not speak of this to anyone. She then watched on in horror as Sigtryggr ordered Eardwulf's execution, and was forced to pretend not to know him. The head of Aethelred's household. [5] At the head of the Northumbrian church was the Archbishop of York, an office held by Eanbald I to 796, Eanbald II until some time after 808, and then by Wulfsige to around 830. He came from a disgraced noble family of Mercia who lost all of their influence, land, and power. Pyrlig then reveals that thelfld has escaped and left Aegelesburg. It exchanges the character of Eadwulf with his 3x g-grandson, Uhtred "The Bold" Earl of Northumberland. And there were Edwards two sons, half-brothers Aethelstan and Aelfweard, both potential future Kings with different parties scheming to put each on the throne. Burgred believes this to be thelreds time of judgement. However, Eardwulf refuses to run. Jamie Blackley as Eardwulf in 'The Last Kingdom' season 4 episode 5. The second season premiered on 16 March 2017 and was a joint venture between the BBC and Netflix.Netflix bought the rights exclusively for the third season, which was . Northumbria in the last years of the eighth century was the scene of dynastic strife between several noble families: in 790, king thelred I attempted to have Eardwulf assassinated. Eadith reveals that he has not spoken of Eardwulf, but they should leave before his mind returns. [43] Issues of new currency appear to have been limited under Eardwulf, and significant numbers of Northumbrian coins are not again attested until the reign of Eardwulf's son Eanred. Jamie Blackley played his death brilliantly, but we say good riddance to Eardwulf. The Last Kingdom is streaming on Netflix now. Aethelflaed then took a vow of chastity to ease the fears of the Ealdormen. Photo courtesy of Netflix. Eardwulf realizes that this could mean bad for him and his familys legacy, so he kills the messenger. ("Episode 4.5"), Eardwulf and Eadith plan to ingratiate themselves with King Edward. Burgred lost his eldest during the massacre. ("Episode 4.9"), Outside Winchester, Wessex; Brida orders the Danes to dig up the bodies of dead Wessex men. One fan offered an explanation as to why Eardwulf met his ultimate demise. Eardwulf got his comeuppance during the Winchester siege, when Sigtryggr ordered for him to be killed. God wants him to right the wrongs done to Mercia. Season four welcomed brother and sister Eadith and Eardwulf, who had been introduced to overthrow Aethelred (Toby Regbo). However, they killed him when they learn that he murdered Aethelred. They ask if he would like to fight or yield. To assuage the Ealdormens fears about any future husband, Aethelflaed took a vow of chastity and sacrificed her love for Uhtred in favour of her love for Mercia. Uhtred realises that the exiled Eardwulf has joined the Norse fleet, lead bySigtryggr, and they are headed to Ceaster to capture the fort from the Saxons. Season 4 also saw the death of Aethelred (Toby Regbo), the lord of Mercia, when he was betrayed and killed by Eardwulf (Jamie Blackley) at the . ("Episode 4.5"), Eardwulf catches up to Edward, claiming to have just gotten the news of the kings death. Once thelred leaves, Eadith questions if what her brother says is true. The word dux is usually translated by the Old English word ealdorman. Eadith/Eardwulf (The Last Kingdom) Characters: Eadith (The Last Kingdom) Eardwulf (The Last Kingdom) . She saw the error of her brother's ways and decided to help Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) and his friends instead. Haesten's men tied them upside down from a tree, without realising Eadith was watching them from a distance. After young Danish warrior Sigtryggr released her from captivity, she joined him and his army in violent raiding parties on Saxon and Welsh villages. Things reached a fever pitch when Sigtryggr and Brida, along with an army, stormed the kingdom of Winchester in the absence of the King Edward (Timothy Innes). ("Episode 4.5"), Eardwulf is invited to feast with the King. Eardwulf fears that without a plan, King Edward will take thelreds throne and Mercia will be subsumed. Eardwulf, whose sister is Aethelred's lover, commands Aethelred's household warriors and is a contender. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. A surviving letter of Leo III to Charlemagne confirms that Eardwulf visited Rome and stayed at Charlemagne's court. Last Kingdom: How old will Uhtred be in season 5? Another fan said on Twitter: "I'm on the second to last episode of The Last Kingdom and all I want is for Eadith to be happy and safe.". Ludeca asks Eardwulf about Burgred, whos not yet to make another move. Finan tells thelstan to run into the trees when the fighting starts and Sihtric hands him a knife. Eardwulf claims to have always served the king well, but while thelred cannot place it, his stomach tells him that Eardwulf lies. Eadith assures her brother that the king will never forgive them for what they've done. Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. He orders Eardwulf to seize the land to the north until he reaches the sea. With his men camped outside the city but unable to breach the walls, King Edward floundered. He will find thelred and beg him for forgiveness. [29] Osred returned from exile but was betrayed, and killed by thelred's command on 14 September 792. [42], From the 740s until the end of the Northumbrian kingdom, coins were issued by most kings, although in variable quantities. She will be at Tettenhall, where she plans to lure Cnut. She detests him however. The typically long term of office of senior clerics meant that kings often had to work with men appointed by their predecessors, with whom their relations might be difficult. Eardwulf has no fear of the sickness, claiming it only takes sinners, but his men arent convinced and turn around. Louisa Mellor | In Season 4, King Edward imprisoned his own wife and mother as well as Uhtred. However, they did defeat the Danes and Erdwukf assures the king he'll recover. There was Dane warrior Sigtryggr, the dastardly Eardwulf (now dead) and his much more sympathetic sister Eadith, who saved the life of Aethelflaeds daughter when she caught the sickness. After the defeat of the Norse army, the two armies negotiate that the Norse will be allowed to leave forIrlandunhindered, as neither army has enough men for a good victory. Events in southern Britain to 796 have sometimes been portrayed as a struggle between Offa and Charlemagne, but the disparity in their power was enormous, and Offa and then Coenwulf were clearly minor figures by comparison. Eadith - The Last Kingdom Jade Johnson 705 subscribers Subscribe 1.5K 111K views 2 years ago Season 4 of the last kingdom was amazing! And then they will see which Saxon Kingdom is the greatest. Status She refuses to return to being landless and ridiculed. A near-complete cave-dwelling and oratory, believed to date from the early 9th century, has been discovered in central England. thelred remarks that relics of St. Oswald are already working in his favor. Ealdormen of Mercia vie for control of the land. The fourth outing welcomed the antagonistic Eardwulf (played by Jamie Blackley), who was the brother of Eadith (Stefanie Martini). Meanwhile, Edward had followed in his fathers footsteps by ignoring Uhtreds sage advice, not appreciating his loyaly, refusing to grant him troops to retake his ancestral home of Bebbanburg, and ultimately, giving him a job he didnt ask for. She tells the guards to look inside the pouch that her brother wears around his neck. ("Episode 4.5"), The Ealdormen questions why Eardwulf lies to the king when he is certain to die. No record has survived of his death or the end of his reign: . If Eardwulf would have survived for much longer, he would have become a redundant character. [28], Eardwulf's whereabouts after his recovery are not known. Burgred suspects theyre being lied to. King Edward was never a wise king especially considering how easily he was manipulated by his father-in-law Lord Aethelhelm, whose only interest was forcing his own family into power as Edwards successor. East Anglia; Hsten arranges a meeting with Eardwulf. However, Eardwulf explains that theyve had word from Lady thelfld. Status Edward thanks Eardwulf for his honesty and action on the battlefield. In"The Last Kingdom", Ealdwulf is a Northumbrian blacksmith formerly employed by Uhtred'sfather, who later works forEarl Ragnarand the Danish occupiers. However, Eardwulf is reluctant, in fear of the kings response. Not wanting to be a shamed prisoner, she begged him to kill her, but Uhtred was unable to fulfill her wish. Eardwulf tells Eadith to follow him as he has news to put the king in better spirits. Eadith reminds her brother that she had sex with the king as a favor to him. He came from a disgraced noble family of Mercia who lost all of their influence, land, and power. He is wounded, unconscious, and the back of his head is split open. Father Beocca sacrificed his life to save Uhtreds son by jumping in front of Whitgars arrow. Throughout the season, he also refused Uhtreds advice and declined to help him regain his childhood land. The Last Kingdom: What happened to Christian Hillborg as Erik? [12] To Charlemagne this primarily meant Northumbria: according to Patrick Wormald, "Charlemagne saw England as if it were ruled by two kings only: thelred ruling Northumbria and Offa ruling everything to the south". [19] Eardwulf is said by the early 12th-century Annals of Lindisfarne and Durham to have married one of Charlemagne's daughters, information not found in other sources. Eardwulf and Eadith tell him that hes been sleeping since the day of the battle, where he fell and hit his head. Eardwulf reveals that he got this information from Hsten, who the king calls a well known liar. Sadly, Gisela died in Season 3 of The Last Kingdom, giving birth to her third child, Osbert. Stiorra fears that Eardwulf has come to kill her, but she tells him thatll throw him out of favor with the Danes, which Eardwulf no longer wants. Uhtreds usurping uncle Aelfric at Bebbanburg. The Last Kingdom season four landed on Netflix in 2020 and fans saw Aethelred (played by Toby Regbo) die. The historian Alan Thacker estimates that there were about eight men holding the title of dux in late Northumbria. Eardwulf only asks that he remain in charge of the kings armies and to restore his familys name. He reports that Cnuts army has attacked Mercia. Campbell (, The identity of Eardwulf and Saint Hardulph, and the link to Breedon, is accepted by Rollason ("Eardwulf", in the. [7], Northumbria's southern neighbour Mercia was, under the rule of kings thelbald, Offa and Coenwulf, the dominant kingdom in Anglo-Saxon England. Little is recorded of Eardwulf's family, though his father, also named Eardwulf, is known to have been a nobleman. ("Episode 4.9"), Winchester, Wessex; Drunk off ale, Eardwulf enters the reading room, where Stiorra sits alone. ("Episode 4.8"), Winchester,Wessex; Brida, Sigtryggr, Eardwulf, and the Danes attack Winchester. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! ("Episode 4.1"), Mercia; Eardwulf, thelred, and Eadith lead a group of warriors to conquer East Anglia. The Last Kingdom season 5: Will Aethelstan become king. During the latter half of the eighth century, the Northumbrian succession included a long series of murdered and deposed kings, as several royal lines contended for the throne. It makes absolutely zero sense. However, Eardwulf wont deny the wishes of the king. Aethelred wouldnt sanction the match and so Eardwulf murdered him, an act secretly witnessed by his sister Eadith, Aethelreds mistress. Do you know what it is to live your life derided? He believes theres a reason he survived the massacre. Osred, who was of Alhred's line, was deposed after a year, and thelred, son of thelwald Moll, who had been deposed in 778 at a young age, was restored to the kingship, resuming the title thelred I. [1], Some Anglo-Saxon kings are known to have been killed by their households or in open warfare against rivals, but overall the record is very sparse. Last Kingdom: Eadith grew attached to Aethelflaed's daughter Aelfwynn, Last Kingdom: Eadith and Eardwulf had plans to overthrow Aethelred. She adds that Eardwulf is also responsible for the delay of their return to Mercia. Knowing he needed to take action fast, he murdered Aethelred, who was already on his deathbed. She and her brother Eardwulf had been conspiring against Aethelred to overthrow him and take his power for themselves. Eardwulf explains that the surrounding settlements are resisting, but they will prevail. it was jam packed and full of new amazing characters and. Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Instead Brida was taken captive, abused, and mocked, only furthering her hatred for Uhtred. Deceased Edward orders Cenric to track Uhtred down. One of season fours major upshots was Bridas growing hatred of Uhtred. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 The Saxon Stories 1.2 The Last Kingdom 1.2.1 Season 1 2 Appearances 2.1 The Saxon Stories 2.2 The Last Kingdom 3 Trivia Biography The Last Kingdom season 5: How long will the time jump be? Before you dive into the new episodes, heres what to remember. Little knowledge is required of the Middle Ages to arrive at the Black Death of 1348-9.Buboes and the demise of perhaps half of Europe's population do tend to make an impact on a popular perception of all things medieval, and in some ways, it would hardly be surprising if 'King Death' were allowed to stride across the imagined England of The Last Kingdom. Nothing is definitely known of his background, though Symeon of Durham's History of the Kings, an early twelfth-century work based on the lost late tenth-century chronicle of Byrhtferth, records that his father's name was also Eardwulf,[23] and both father and son are given the title dux. In his final moments, Eardwulf seized the opportunity to finish him off whilst the two were alone. He doesn't seem to be evil just trying to get back his good name so of course he's going to kill the king (who is literally about to diet) when threatens him and may ruin the plan to have him be the replacement. In hopes of defending his home of Bebbanburg, Uhtred asked King Edward for troops, but was promptly denied. [44], Like many of his predecessors, Eardwulf took to exile when he was deposed. Eardwulf leaves for Gloucester and Uhtred, suspecting an attack, prepares a trap for Eardwulf. At one point, Edward imprisoned his sister, mother and Uhtred, who was tortured at Lord Aethelhelms behest. Charlemagne sheltered two exiles from England at his court: Odberht of Kent (probably Eadberht Praen) and Egbert of Wessex. Punishment for his greed and ambition. ("Episode 4.4"), Aegelesburg,Mercia; Eardwulf and Eadith lead a fleet of men back to Aegelesburg, where they can tend to King thelred. Unlike her, he refuses to run merely because its become dangerous. They took Edwards family and Uhtreds daughter Stiorra hostage. Eardwulf might be able to redeem himself in leading the Mercian army but Aethelred's an unforgiving sort, promising to castrate Eardwulf for his trouble, and it seems no idle threat. However, Eardwulf tells them to ignore her as shes only a whore he once knew. In 798 a dux named Wada, who was one of those who had killed King thelred, fought with Eardwulf on Billington Moor, near Whalley, Lancashire. The Last Kingdom: How Historically Accurate is the Netflix Drama? Eardwulf also preferred to hide his mistakes from Aethelred rather than save Mercia. [51], Eardwulf is identified by historians with the Saint Hardulph or Hardulf, to whom the Mercian royal church of Saint Mary and Saint Hardulph at Breedon on the Hill is dedicated. Edward fears that his sister will not mourn her husband. However, thelreds willingness to kill his own wife would suggest otherwise. It had taken two seasons for him to violently lose it with Eardwulf's predecessor. Last Kingdom season 5: What happens to Amelia Clarkson as Aelflaed? Their weight and silver content can be compared with other reigns, providing a hint of the prevailing economic conditions, and the style and size may also throw light on cultural influences when the coins are compared with those of neighbouring kingdoms and with other forms of art. Uhtred rushes to Ceaster. On the border of Mercia and East Anglia, thelred tells Eardwulf that soon all the land will belong to Mercia. ("Episode 4.8"), Deheubarth, Wealas; Brida returns to Wealas with Eardwulf and tells Sigtryggr that he will help them take Winchester without a single drop of Danish blood spilled. Hes collecting all the bones of their beloved Saint as a good omen to signal to the Mercian people that he shall restore their lands to greatness. Aethelhelm wanted Uhtred to give up the location of Aethelflaeds daughter Aelfwynn, who was being hidden with his own daughter Stiorra, but Uhtred stayed firm. By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. While she loved Mercia, she never loved its leader.
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