In the late 10th century, Abbo of Fleury, Edmund's earliest biographer, was commissioned to write a life of the saint, which was translated into Old English by Ælfric of Eynsham.
In the late 10th century, Abbo of Fleury was commissioned to write a life of the saint and became Edmund's earliest biographer. Written in 985, the work was translated into Old English by Ælfric of Eynsham.