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Edward the Martyr, 10th century English king, c1860. Artist: Unknown

Edward the Martyr, 10th century English king, c1860. Edward (Eadward), king from 975, being offered a poisoned drink by his stepmother Aelfthryth at her home at Corfe Castle, Dorset. Edward was stabbed in the back and murdered whilst drinking the cup of poisoned mead. Aelfthryth desired her son, Ethelred, to become king. Considered a good Christian, Edward was canonised St Edward the Martyr in 1001.
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Edward the Martyr, 10th century English king, c1860. Artist: Unknown
Edward the Martyr, 10th century English king, c1860. Edward (Eadward), king from 975, being offered a poisoned drink by his stepmother Aelfthryth at her home at Corfe Castle, Dorset. Edward was stabbed in the back and murdered whilst drinking the cup of poisoned mead. Aelfthryth desired her son, Ethelred, to become king. Considered a good Christian, Edward was canonised St Edward the Martyr in 1001.
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Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
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3017 x 3471 px | 30.0 MB
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25.5 x 29.4 cm | 10.1 x 11.6 in (300 dpi)