Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: An East Anglian king who died defending his people against Viking conquerors, St Edmund was known to provide protection to his people after his death. As well as being a martyr, Edmund was also a warrior. This article investigates the development of the military side of Edmund’s cult. It argues that the battle of Fornham on 17 October 1173, the first time Edmund’s banner was used in battle, is an important chapter in this development, which brought greater recognition to Edmund’s warrior status. His warrior nature is further investigated through a discussion of his miracles and of his adoption by English royalty in their conquest of the British Isles.
Source: Studies in Church History
Author: James Barnaby
Language: English
Subfield: Classics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,550
OpenAlex ID: W7162129185
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