704AD. Eadwulf took the Throne after Aeldfrith died. (Probably because Osred the son of Aeldfrith was too young).
Eadwulf initially seemed to have the support of Berhtfrith (Son of Berhtred) lord of the northeast frontier in Lothian. They fell out however, when St Wilfrid wanted to return to Northumbria and Eadwulf refused permission. Berhtfrith was a supporter of St Wilfrid and wasn’t best pleased.
705AD. Berhtfrith attacked the kings forces who retreated and were besieged in Bamburgh. Eadwulf was exiled and fled. Possibly to either Dalrian or Pictland, as his death in 717 is recorded in the Annals of Ulster.
When Eadwulf fled, nine-year-old prince Osred came to the throne supported by Berhtfrith and Bishop Wilfrid.
