Symeon of Durham relates the story that Edmund was a
monk of
Durham Cathedral, and that he was chosen as bishop because a strange voice that came from the tomb of
Saint Cuthbert insisted that Edmund be selected as the next bishop.[2] His election was confirmed by King
Cnut of England.[3] Edmund died while visiting the English royal court at
Gloucester in 1041.[2]
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