Edmund Ironside
CharacterEdmund Ironside, also called Edmund II, is the son of Ethelred II and heir to the English throne. After his father's death he fights Canute for months before splitting the kingdom with him, only to die soon after and leave Canute in sole command.
Appearance
Edmund is shown with auburn hair and blue eyes; the series supplies no further detail about his looks.
Personality
The story does not sketch Edmund's personality directly, defining him through his actions as a rival claimant who wars against Canute and then bargains with him.
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History
Edmund Ironside, known also as Edmund II, is the son of Ethelred II and his chosen successor to England's throne. When his father dies, Edmund carries on the fight against Canute for seven months before the two strike a bargain, dividing the realm so that Edmund holds Wessex and Canute takes everything else. His death arrives suddenly in November 1016, roughly seven months after his father's, and it leaves Canute the unchallenged ruler of all England.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Edmund Ironside in Vinland Saga?
Edmund Ironside is the son of King Ethelred II and heir to the English throne; after his father's death he wages war against Canute before the two divide the kingdom between them.
What happened to Edmund Ironside?
After splitting England with Canute, with Edmund taking Wessex and Canute the rest, Edmund Ironside dies suddenly in November 1016, about seven months after his father, leaving Canute the unchallenged ruler of England.
Did Edmund defeat Canute?
No, Edmund Ironside does not defeat Canute; after seven months of war the two rivals strike a bargain that splits the realm, with Edmund holding Wessex and Canute claiming everything else.
How does Edmund Ironside compare to his father, Ethelred II?
Unlike the aging Ethelred II, Edmund Ironside is his father's chosen successor and proves willing to keep fighting Canute for seven months rather than yielding the throne outright.
What does Edmund Ironside look like?
Edmund Ironside is depicted with auburn hair and blue eyes; the series does not provide further detail about his appearance.
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