Edmund II of England

Edmund II or Eadmund II (c. 988/993 ? November 30, 1016), king of England from April 23 to November 30, 1016, was surnamed "Ironside" for his efforts to fend off the Danish invasion led by King Canute Sveinsson.

Controversies

Death

On November 30, 1016, King Edmund II died of natural causes in Oxford or London, and his territories were ceded to Canute who then became king of England. While unverified, some suggest Edmund was stabbed in the bowels while attending the privy, and thus, was assassinated by Canute. Edmund was buried at Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset.

Related Topics:
Natural causes - Oxford - Glastonbury Abbey - Somerset

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