Edward the Martyr

King Edward the Martyr or Eadweard II (c. 962 – March 18, 978/979) succeeded his father Edgar as King of England in 975, but was murdered after a reign of only a few years. As the murder was attributed to "irreligious" opponents, whereas Edward himself was considered a good Christian, he was canonised as Saint Edward the Martyr in 1001.

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962 - March 18 - 978 - 979 - Edgar - England - 975 - Canonised - Martyr - 1001

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