Tag: Joseph Martin Kronheim
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04 Works, Today, March 18th, is King Edward the Martyr’s Day, With Footnotes – #76
Edward the Martyr (c. 962–18 March 978) was King of England from 975 until he was murdered in 978. Edward was the eldest son of King Edgar the Peaceful but was not his father’s acknowledged heir. On Edgar’s death, the leadership of England was contested, with some supporting Edward’s claim to be king and others…
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04 Works, Today, March 18th, is King Edward the Martyr’s Day, With Footnotes – #76
Edward the Martyr (c. 962 – 18 March 978) was King of England from 975 until he was murdered in 978. Edward was the eldest son of King Edgar the Peaceful but was not his father’s acknowledged heir. On Edgar’s death, the leadership of England was contested, with some supporting Edward’s claim to be king and others…