Edward the Martyr Stabbed by Order of Elfrida, 978 AD, (1776). Artist: J Hall

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images

Edward the Martyr Stabbed by Order of Elfrida, 978 AD, (1776). Artist: J Hall

Edward the Martyr Stabbed by Order of Elfrida, 978 AD, (1776). Edward (Eadward), king from 975, being offered a poisoned drink by his stepmother Aelfthryth at her home at Corfe Castle, Dorset. Edward was stabbed in the back and murdered whilst drinking the cup of poisoned mead. Aelfthryth desired her son, Ethelred, to become king. Considered a good Christian, Edward was canonised St Edward the Martyr in 1001. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776

Media ID 14902476

© The Print Collector / Heritage-Images

10th Century Aelfthryth Alfrida Corfe Castle Criminal Dagger Dorset Drinking Eadward Edward The Martyr Elfrida Elfthryth Hall Killer King Edward The Martyr Martyr Martyrdom Mead Murder Murderer Murderess Murdering Poison Poisonous Saint Edward The Martyr Slaughter Slaughtering St Edward The Martyr Stabbing Stepmother Tenth Century Treason Wicked

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.