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Failed Assassination of Edwin

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Failed Assassination of Edwin

Edwin · Northumbria · King

Edwin survived an assassination attempt by Eomer, an agent of the West Saxon ruler Cwichelm. His retainer Lilla was killed while protecting him, and Edwin subsequently mounted a retaliatory campaign against the West Saxons.

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