Saint Edmund was a martyred king of the East Angles. He became king at the age of 14 years old. From 855 to 869, he ruled Suffolk, England.
In 869, the Danes marched through Mercia towards East Anglia, invading Saint Edmund’s realm. As the king, he engaged them in a fierce battle. Unfortunately, the Danes were victorious. Saint Edmund was slain during this period. Some versions of his life story indicated that he died during the battle while others state that it was after being captured and refusing to renounce his Christian faith.
