Edgar Atheling
Britishnoun
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About eight hundred years ago, William, Duke of Normandy, aspired to become King of England, and to wear the crown whose rightful claimant was Edgar Atheling.
From Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands by Butterworth, Hezekiah
He sent for his nephew Edward, the son of Edmund Ironside, out of Hungary, where he had taken refuge; but he died soon after he came to England, leaving a son called Edgar Atheling.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund
It is true that the adherents of Harold, and also those of Edgar Atheling, made afterward various efforts to rally their forces and recover the kingdom, but in vain.
From William the Conqueror Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
Among them was poor harmless Edgar Atheling, who loved Robert well.
From A Child's History of England by Townsend, F. H.
Edgar Atheling means Edgar of the race of the nobles.
From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)
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