King Edward the Martyr or Eadweard II (c. 962 – March 18 978) followed his father Edgar as King of England in 975, but was murdered after a reign of only three years.
He was declared a holy martyr that means canonised as Saint Edward the Martyr in 1001. That seemed fair as Edward was thought to be a very good Christian who died for his faith and it was thought that the murderers were "irreligious" men.
A: King Edward the Martyr or Eadweard II was the King of England who followed his father Edgar in 975 but was murdered after a reign of only three years.
A: King Edward the Martyr was declared a saint in 1001.
A: King Edward the Martyr was murdered.
A: King Edward the Martyr was declared a saint because he was thought to be a very good Christian who died for his faith, and the murderers were considered "irreligious" men.
A: King Edward the Martyr reigned as the King of England for only three years.
A: King Edward the Martyr's father was Edgar.
A: Someone who has been declared a saint after being martyred is called a Holy Martyr or a Saint Edward the Martyr.
