Edward the Martyr (962-978) murdered at Corfe Castle, 978
Edward the Martyr (962-978) murdered at Corfe Castle, 978. Aelfthryth (945-1000), wife of King Edgar of England, offers him a cup of mead as the assassin strikes. Treachery of Elfrida. Copperplate engraving from M. A. Jones History of England from Julius Caesar to George IV, G. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane, London, 1836
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45853673
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©Florilegius/Mary Evans
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10th Century Aelfthryth Assassin G. Virtue George Iv Great Britain History Of England Julius Caesar M. A. Jones Mead National History Offer
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