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Edmund II the Ironside, King of England Edmund, the son of
Aethrelred II and Elfleda of York , was born
in about 990.
Edmund II Called Ironside because of his physical strength. While still a prince he attempted to defend Northumbria against the Vikings, but in 1016 he lost a battle with their leader, Canute. Despite the defeat, he was elected King by London nobles on the death of his father, Aethelred. In October 1016 he fought Canute again at Ashingdon, Essex. The following month he died, possibly assassinated. He was buried in Glastonbury Abbey, and was succeeded by old enemy, Canute.
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