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Edmund the Martyr - Wikipedia
Edmund the Martyr (also known as St Edmund or Edmund of East Anglia, died 20 November 869) [note 1] was king of East Anglia from about 855 until his death. Few historical facts about Edmund are known, as the kingdom of East Anglia was devastated by the Vikings, who destroyed any contemporary evidence of his reign.
St. Edmund the Martyr - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
Martyred king of the East Angles. He was elected king in 855 at the age of fourteen and began ruling Suffolk, England, the following year. In 869 or 870, the Danes invaded Edmund's realm, and he was captured at Hone, in Suffolk. After extreme torture, Edmund was beheaded and died calling upon Jesus.
St Edmund, Original Patron Saint of England - Historic UK
It is surprising to learn that St George was not the first patron saint of England. That honour was originally held by St Edmund, or Edmund the Martyr, King of East Anglia in the 9th century AD. Born on Christmas Day 841 AD, Edmund succeeded to the throne of …
Saint Edmund, King and Martyr - uCatholic
3 days ago · Saint Edmund holds a unique place in history as the only English sovereign to die for both his religious beliefs and the defense of his throne until the time of King Charles I. His martyrdom quickly earned him reverence, and his cultus (devotion) spread widely throughout the …
St. Edmund's Academy in Pittsburgh, PA - Niche
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Understanding and appreciation of the differences among people. Guided by our Core Values and commitment to high standards, St. Edmund’s Academy provides a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing learning community where students are known, …
Who was St Edmund the Martyr? - World History Edu
Aug 16, 2019 · Born in either 841 or 842, St Edmund was an English King whose dominion spanned large parts of East Anglia. After he was brutally executed by the invading Vikings (the Great Heathen Army), King Edmund attained sainthood and relatively large cult following for over four centuries. Today, Edmund is largely venerated as the first Saint of England.
St Edmund the Viking Saint - History Today
Edmund’s early cult offers a glimpse of an unorganised ‘folk Christianity’ that survived the Viking destruction of the 860s. The widespread veneration of Edmund in medieval Scandinavia provides further indirect evidence for his importance to the Danes in England.