Edward the Martyr is murdered

King Edward is murdered at Corfe Castle while visiting his stepmother Aelfthryth. Some say the act was committed on her orders. Here she is shown handing her stepson a goblet, while a shadowy figure waits, dagger in hand

Aelfthryth Corfe Elfrida Goblet Martyr Murdered Stab Stabbed Stabbing Stepmother Stepson

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