Edmeston, JAMES

1791-1867. English hymnist. Edmund I., "THE MAGNIFICENT," ab. 922-946. King of the West Saxons and Mercians 940; conqueror of Cambria. Edmund II., "IRONSIDE," 989-1016. King of the West Saxons; rival of Canute. Edmund , ST., 840-870. King of East Anglians (in Norfolk and Suffolk) 855; tortured and beheaded by heathen Danes. Edmund, ST. (RICH), ab. 1170-1240. Abp. of Canterbury 1234; canonized 1247.