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Aelfwald was the brother of Aldwoulf and became king of East Anglia upon his death. He was king from c.713 to 749. He was the last of the Wuffinga dynasty. Some scholars believe Beowulf originated during his reign. He was also a great proponent of Christianity. Norfolk and Suffolk, the core area of East Anglia. ... The Wuffings were the ruling dynasty of East Anglia. ... The first page of Beowulf This article describes Beowulf, the epic poem. ...

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