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- Edward the Martyr (c. 962 –978) was King of the English from 8 July 975 until he was killed on 18 March 978. He was the eldest son of King Edgar (r. 959–975).
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Edward the Martyr ( c. 962 –978) was King of the English from 8 July 975 until he was killed on 18 March 978. He was the eldest son of King Edgar (r. 959–975). On Edgar's death, the succession to the throne was contested between Edward's supporters and those of his younger half-brother, the future King Æthelred the Unready.
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10 min read. On 18th March 978 a tragic incident occurred: a young King of England was slain at Corfe Castle, having only served as king for a short three years, from 975 until his early demise in 978, when he became known as Edward the Martyr. Born around 962, Edward was the only son of King Edgar the Peaceful and his first wife Ethelfled.
Edward the Martyr was King of the English from 8 July 975 until he was killed on 18 March 978. He was the eldest son of King Edgar. On Edgar's death, the succession to the throne was contested between Edward's supporters and those of his younger half-brother, the future King Æthelred the Unready.
Article History. Edward. Byname: Saint Edward the Martyr. Born: c. 963. Died: March 18, 978, Corfe, Eng. Title / Office: king (975-978), England. Notable Family Members: father Edgar. Edward (born c. 963—died March 18, 978, Corfe, Eng.; feast day March 18) was the king of England from 975 to 978.
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Jun 8, 2018 · Edward the Martyr was the king of England from 975 to 978, when he was murdered by his stepmother or her supporters. He was canonized as a saint and miracles were reported at his grave.
Apr 17, 2024 · Edward’s half-brother Æthelred (later to be known as “the Unready”) succeeded to the throne, while Edward came to be venerated as a Christian martyr. No one was ever punished for the crime. Professor Richard Abels examines the sources for clues as to who killed King Edward and why.
A brief biography of Edward the Martyr, the king of England who was assassinated in 978 by his stepmother's plot. Learn about his life, death, cult, and legacy in the Anglo-Saxon and later history.
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