Edward the Martyr

     Edward the Martyr was born circa 962.¹ He was the son of King Edgar the Peaceful. Edward the Martyr died on 18 March 978 at Corfe Castle, Dorset, England; Edward's short reign was brought to an end by his murder at Corfe Castle in circumstances that are not altogether clear. His body was reburied with great ceremony at Shaftesbury Abbey early in 980. In 1001 Edward's remains were moved to a more prominent place in the abbey, probably with the blessing of his half-brother King Æthelred. Edward was already reckoned a saint by this time.¹