Death of Edgar the Peaceful
King Edgar dies and is succeeded by his son Edward the Martyr, who is only 12 years old
Historical events in 975
6 historical records
Death of Edgar
Edgar dies leaving 2 under age sons, many of the nobles prefer his brother Aethelred
Burial
Buried at Glastonbury Abbey beside his father
Famine
On King Edward's accession to the throne a great famine raged through the land & violent attacks are stirred up against the monasteries
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. Edward's accession to the throne is contested by a party headed by his stepmother, Queen Elfrida, who wished her son, Ethelred to become King
Succession
Edwards accession to the throne is contested by a party headed by his stepmother, Queen Elfrida, who wished her son, Ethelred to become King