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.
Abbo of Fleury was commissioned to write a life of the saint. This was in the late 10th century. Abbo of Fleury was Edmund's earliest biographer. The saint was translated into Old English by Ælfric of Eynsham.