Death and Legacy
Little else is known about Osulf's period in power. The Chronicle of the Kings of Alba says that in the time of Ildulb mac Causantín (954—62), Edinburgh was abandoned to the Scots, though nothing is said about the involvement of Northumbrians or Osulf.
The date of Osulf's death is not known. He was probably dead before 963, as that is the date Oslac appears for the first time as ealdorman in York. It is unclear whether Oslac was related to Osulf. According to the De primo Saxonum adventu, Northumbria was divided into two parts after Osulf's death. Osulf had at least one son, Waltheof, who ruled Bamburgh from 975.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by unknown |
High-Reeve of Bamburgh x 946–954 x 963 |
Succeeded by pos. Eadulf Evil-child |
| Preceded by Erik Bloodaxe |
Ruler of Northumbria under Eadred of Wessex 954–x 963 |
Succeeded by Oslac |
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