Art Resource - AR926001

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Edward the Martyr, 10th century English king, c1860.

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.

Unique Identifier AR926001

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3568px × 3942px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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