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Thread #134161   Message #3049563
Posted By: Stower
09-Dec-10 - 08:53 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Who was King Edward of 17th century?
Subject: RE: Origins: Who was King Edward of 17th century?
OK, I think we've exhausted the potato debate.

Any more on the identity of the Edward in the song? Was there a 17th century European King Edward? I don't think so, but I defer who anyone who knows better. It's probably a sly reference to Charles II, I'm guessing.