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Edward the Martyr

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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... Read more
Edward the Martyr, St
A Dictionary of World History Edward the Martyr, St ( c. 963–78) King of England ... stepmother Alfrida at Corfe Castle in Dorset, Edward was murdered. Miracles were reported at ... Ethelred had to pronounce the date of Edward's death (18 March) a solemn festival ... Read more
Edward
The Oxford Companion to British History Edward (d. 978), king of England (975–8), known as ‘the Martyr’. On the sudden death ... formed around his two young sons, Edward, then aged about 13, and Edward's half-brother Æthelred , who was probably only 7 or 8. Edward was eventually accepted and the ... Read more

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