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Edward the Martyr
MedievalEmperorEngland962 — 978
Young English king murdered at Corfe Castle.
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Quick Facts
Born
962
Died
978
Country
England
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)15
Political (20%)35
Influence (20%)47
Legacy (20%)36
Leadership (15%)55
Strategy (15%)44
Total Score40.1
Edward the Martyr — Complete Timeline
975 AD
Coronation as King of EnglandPolitical Action
Edward succeeded his father Edgar as King of England at age 13. His short reign was marked by conflict between monastic reformers and secular nobles.
Anglo-Saxon EnglandCoronationMinor king
Impact: national
978 AD
Murdered at Corfe CastlePolitical Action◆ Major
Edward was stabbed to death while visiting his stepmother Aelfthryth at Corfe Castle. The murder was likely orchestrated by his stepmother to secure the throne for her son Aethelred.
Anglo-Saxon EnglandMurderSuccession
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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