The Heimskringla on Edward the Good

Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 18. Of The English Kings.

• attestation: Edward the Good, son of King Ethelred and Emma (daughter of Richard earl of Rouen), was chosen king of England after Hardaknut's death

  "After his death Edward the Good, a son of the English king Ethelred (and Emma, a daughter of Richard earl of Rouen), was chosen king in England."

Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 39. King Edward'S Answer To King Magnus'S Letter.

• attestation: Edward replied that his father King Ethelred was udal-born to the English kingdom and had four sons

  "It is known to all men in this country that King Ethelred, my father, was udal-born to this kingdom, both after the old and new law of inheritance. We were four sons after him"

• attestation: Edward declared he would not renounce his title and that Magnus would have to take his life to get England

  "while I live I will not renounce my title. If King Magnus come here with an army, I will gather no army against him; but he shall only get the opportunity of taking England when he has taken my life."