Aidrik III of Káldôr

Aidrik III of Káldôr was the tenth king of (406-425 ). Prior to his capture by in 377,  made provisions for his heir’s safety by sending him to  “for his education”. The young man waited patiently, perhaps indulging in some intrigues. The excess of Fierth the Usurper and of his son and successor outraged the Káldôric barons, and with Uthred’s assassination in 406, young Aidrik was invited to resume his father’s throne. He took the title Aidrik III to symbolize the tradition and legitimacy of his rule while renaming his dynasty the to symbolize a new start for his subjects. His reign was marked by conciliation and compromise; a profound relief to most of his barons.

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