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Saint Edward the Martyr

DEFINITIONS OF: Saint Edward the Martyr

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n King of England who was a son of Edgar; he was challenged for the throne by supporters of his half-brother Ethelred II who eventually murdered him (963-978)

Synonyms:
Edward the Martyr, St. Edward the Martyr
Example of:
King of England, King of Great Britain
the sovereign ruler of England
saint
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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