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Edmund Ironside

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Edmund Ironside was King of the English from 23 April to 30 November 1016. His brief reign was spent fighting a Danish invasion led by Cnut.

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Role (category)
Monarch / Royalty 1
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Gender
Male 1
Birth Year
991 1
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1. Edmund Ironside (Wikipedia)
  • lead paragraph
    Edmund Ironside (30 November 1016; , , ; sometimes also known as Edmund II) was King of the English from 23 April to 30 November 1016. Edmund's reign was spent fighting against a Danish invasion led by Cnut.
  • infobox birth date
    Infobox birth date: c. 991 (approximate year as stated by the source)
  • In Era: The Post-Classical and Medieval Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Infobox: born c. 991; died 30 November 1016 (aged 24-25)
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