NameKing Edward (St Edward the Martyr) OF ENGLAND283
Death979, Corfe Castle, Dorset England157
BurialWareham Abbey, Dorset England283
FlagsRoyalty/Ruler
Notes for King Edward (St Edward the Martyr) OF ENGLAND
Reigned 975-979
157He was murdered at 16, reputedly by his stepmother, who had her own son Aethelred to be king in Edward’s place.
293,283He was canonised in 1001, and his feast day is 20th November.
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