Edward the Martyr

Edward the Martyr c.962-978, king of the English (975-78), son of Edgar by his first wife. Despite the opposition of some of the nobles, Edward succeeded his father to the throne and was crowned. However, he could not control the kingdom and was murdered at Corfe by retainers in the service of his stepmother, Queen Ælfthryth or Ælfrida, and of her son Æthelred . There is no proof that Ælfthryth or Æthelred planned his death, as later tradition said. Edward's body was moved to Shaftesbury, where miracles were reported, and he was regarded as a saint and martyr by the people. Feast: Mar. 18.

Edward the Martyr (d.978) King of England (975–78). He was murdered, perhaps by his stepmother, and succeeded by his step-brother Ethelred II (the Unready). Miracles were reported at his grave and he was popularly regarded as a saint.

Edward the Martyr, St (c.963–78) King of England (975–78). He succeeded his father Edgar as king, but his accession was disputed by his stepbrother ETHELRED II, and while visiting him and his stepmother Alfrida at Corfe Castle in Dorset, Edward was murdered. Miracles were reported at his tomb at Shaftesbury and Ethelred had to pronounce the date of Edward's death (18 March) a solemn festival. He was canonized and became the focus of a considerable medieval cult.