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Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. The fourth son of Edward I, Edward became the heir to the throne following the death of his older brother Alphonso.
May 29, 2024 · Edward II, king of England from 1307 to 1327. Although he was a man of limited capability, he waged a long, hopeless campaign to assert his authority over powerful barons. He was also notable for leading the English to defeat at the Battle of Bannockburn, which virtually secured Scottish independence from England.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 13, 2020 · Edward II of England reigned as king from 1307 to 1327 CE. Succeeding his father Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE), his reign saw a disastrous defeat to the Scots at Bannockburn in June 1314 CE...
- Mark Cartwright
Jun 28, 2017 · Learn about the life and reign of Edward II, the unpopular and ineffective king of England who was deposed and murdered by his wife Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer. Find out how he alienated the barons, the Scots, and the wool traders, and why he was known as 'The Martyr'.
Edward II went the way of all deposed kings. Locked up in Berkeley Castle, he was persuaded to abdicate, then never heard of again. Legend has it that he was murdered by having a red-hot poker thrust up his anus.
May 27, 2020 · Learn about Edward II, the unconventional king of England who was defeated by Robert the Bruce and overthrown by his wife Isabella. Discover his childhood, his favourites, his alleged murder and his legacy.
Learn about Edward II, the king of England who was overthrown by his wife and her lover in 1327. Explore his conflicts with the nobles, his favourites, his wars and his death.
