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King Edward the Martyr
EDWARD THE MARYTR King of England (reigned 975-978), assassinated, possibly on the command of his stepmother, Aelfthryth, ambitious for her son Aethelred II
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10th Aethelred Ambition Ambitious Assassinated Cloak Command Martyr Possibly Step Mother Trimming Victim Aelfthryth Eadward
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King Edward the Martyr: A Tragic Tale of Ambition and Betrayal in 10th Century England This evocative image captures the tragic figure of King Edward the Martyr, the young monarch of England who met an untimely end in 978 AD. Edward, depicted here in regal attire with a fur-trimmed cloak and holding a scepter, ruled for only a brief three years before being assassinated, possibly on the command of his stepmother, Aelfthryth. Born in 975 AD, Edward was the son of King Edgar the Peaceful and his first wife, Ælfthryth, daughter of Æthelred the Unready. When Edgar died in 975, Ælfthryth's second son, Aethelred II, was passed over for the throne in favor of Edward. This may have fueled Aelfthryth's ambition and desire for power, leading her to orchestrate her stepson's assassination. The exact circumstances of Edward's death are shrouded in mystery, but it is believed that he was killed while on his way to Wareham, possibly at the instigation of his stepmother and her allies. Edward's body was discovered in a thicket near Wareham, bearing multiple wounds. Despite his short reign, Edward's legacy as a martyr endured. He was canonized in 1161, and his shrine at Wareham became a popular pilgrimage site. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of political ambition and the tragic fate of a young king whose life was cut short by the machinations of those around him.
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