Edmund I of England facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Edmund I |
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| Reign | 27 October 939 – 26 May 946 |
| Predecessor | Athelstan |
| Successor | Edred |
| Born | 921 Wessex, England |
| Died | May 26, 946 Pucklechurch, Wessex, England |
| Burial | Glastonbury Abbey |
| Spouse | Ælfgifu; Æthelflæd of Damerham |
| Issue | Eadwig Edgar |
| Father | Edward the Elder |
| Mother | Edgiva of Kent |
Edmund I (born 922, died May 26, 946) was a King of England. He was also known as Edmund the Elder or Edmund the Magnificent. Edmund became king in 939 and ruled until he died. He was the son of Edward the Elder and the half-brother of Athelstan. Edmund was important because he was the first king to rule over a truly united England from the very start of his reign.
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Becoming King of England
Edmund I became King of England in 939. His half-brother, King Athelstan, had just died. Athelstan had worked hard to unite the different parts of England. Edmund's job was to keep England strong and together.
Early Challenges and Victories
When Edmund first became king, he faced a big challenge. A Norse (Viking) king named Olaf Guthfrithson took control of much of northern England. This area included important cities like York.
Edmund was a strong leader. By 941, he had fought back and regained all his northern lands. He showed that he was ready to defend his kingdom.
Dealing with Neighbors
King Edmund also had to deal with other groups. He stopped a rebellion by the Welsh. He also defeated Donald MacDonald, who was the Scottish King of Strathclyde.
Edmund was not just a fighter. He also made a treaty with Malcolm I of Scotland. This agreement helped create safe borders between their kingdoms. It was a smart way to keep peace and protect his people.
Family Life
King Edmund was married two times. His first wife was named St. Aelfgith. They had two sons together. Both of their sons later became kings of England.
Sadly, St. Aelfgith died in 944. After her death, Edmund married Ethelflaed of Damerham. They did not have any children together.
His Death
King Edmund's reign ended suddenly. On May 26, 946, he was at a feast celebrating St. Augustine. This feast was held in a place called Pucklechurch in Gloucester.
During the feast, a thief caused trouble. Edmund tried to stop the thief himself. In the struggle, King Edmund was killed.
After his death, his brother Edred became the new king. Edmund was buried at Glastonbury Abbey.
Images for kids
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The name 'Anlaf' as it is shown in ASC C, folio 141v of British Library Cotton MS Tiberius B
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Bodleian Library MS. Hatton 30 folio 73v, c. 940–947, last page of a set of commentaries on the Apocalypse inscribed 'Dunstan the abbot gave orders for the writing of this book.'
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See also
In Spanish: Edmundo I de Inglaterra para niños
