When did Edward the Martyr become King of the English?
973
980
975
990
Answer
King Edward the Martyr assumed the English throne in 975, succeeding his father Edgar the Peaceful. His brief reign lasted for approximately three years, marked by internal conflicts and external threats. His untimely demise came in 978 when he was assassinated at Corfe Castle, allegedly by order of his stepmother, Ælfthryth. Edward's tragic fate and sainthood contributed to his enduring legacy in English history.
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