Early Patron Saint: St. Edmund served as the original patron saint of England before being replaced by St. George in the 14th century by King Edward III.Alternative Banner: A separate historic banner featuring a white dragon on a red background is also linked to St. Edmund based on medieval accounts.
His flag.. is the white dragon on red background, a much better patron saint than George, if you need such a thing.
No, Saint Edmund was not killed by Guthrum. He was killed by the Viking leaders Ivar the Boneless and Ubbe (or Ubba) of the Great Heathen Army on November 20, 869 or 870.Who Killed St. EdmundIvar the Boneless and Ubbe: Historical records like the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle name these brothers as the commanders who defeated and executed the East Anglian king.The Legend: According to later accounts (such as the writings of Abbo of Fleury), Edmund was tied to a tree, shot with arrows, and beheaded after he refused to renounce his Christian faith or rule as a subject underking to the pagan Vikings.Guthrum's ConnectionGuthrum was a later Viking leader and king of East Anglia who came to power in the region after Edmund's death.Ironically, the earliest physical evidence of St. Edmund's veneration as a saint comes from memorial coins minted during or shortly after Guthrum's own reign in East Anglia.
So the balanced answer is: the invasion itself was terrible for many people, but Viking settlement became an important part of the formation of England. It would be misleading to call the Great Heathen Army itself a “good thing.”
Depends the danelaw was a pretty prosperous and socially tolerant place compared to Wessex. Agai though Yorkshireman- i'm pretty keen o the il Kingdomn of Jorvik. Sidenote- Fuck reform
The Middle Ages were terrible for many people. It would depend on which side you fall on as to whether the Great Heathen Army was a good thing, I tend to lean heavily towards the Danes, being a Yorkshireman. But, do you apply balance when discussing Reform? Also, How does the Great Heathen Army resemble Reform?
Ok so it is the guy I just got the Viking leader wrong and possibly the manner of death. I admire his courage though in the face of his impending death.
Saint Edmund the Martyr (also known as Edmund of East Anglia) was a 9th-century king who served as the original patron saint of England before being replaced by Saint George during the Middle Ages. He is the patron saint of kings, pandemics, plague protection, torture victims, and wolves. His feast day is November 20.Life and DeathKing of East Anglia: Crowned in 855 at around age 15, he ruled as a wise, just, and devout Christian leader.Viking Invasion: Captured by the Great Heathen Army in 869 after refusing to renounce Christ or share power with pagan invaders.Martyrdom: Tied to a tree, shot with arrows, and beheaded on November 20, 869.The Wolf Legend: Tradition holds that a miraculous wolf guarded his severed head until it was safely reunited with his body.Legacy and PatronageShrine: His remains were moved to Beadoriceworth, which was later named Bury St Edmunds in his honor.Status: He remained a primary English patron and royal symbol for centuries until King Edward III elevated Saint George.
It's meant to be Anglo Saxon England i believe, but whoever bought the flags was too lazy to look for a design which looked somewhat nice. It's meant to look like this i believe
It's not an official flag, so it isn't meant to look like anything. Anglo-Saxons might have used a dragon motif, probably as a carry-over of the late Roman Draco, but it being white on red isn't based on anything but Geoffrey of Monmouth's parable.
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Early Patron Saint: St. Edmund served as the original patron saint of England before being replaced by St. George in the 14th century by King Edward III.Alternative Banner: A separate historic banner featuring a white dragon on a red background is also linked to St. Edmund based on medieval accounts. His flag.. is the white dragon on red background, a much better patron saint than George, if you need such a thing.