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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.
- 7 July 1307 – 13/25 January 1327
- Eleanor, Countess of Ponthieu
Apr 21, 2024 · Edward II (born April 25, 1284, Caernarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales—died September 1327, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England) was the 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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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, and the king's lack of political and military talents as well as his excessive patronage of friends resulted in his kingdom descending into anarchy.
- Mark Cartwright
Jun 28, 2017 · Learn about the life and reign of Edward II, the last English king to be dethroned by his wife, Isabella of France, in 1327. Find out how he faced challenges from the nobles, the Scots and his own wife, and how he died at Berkeley Castle.
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, favourites, alleged murder and more.
Learn about the life and reign of Edward II, the medieval king of England who was deposed by his wife and son in 1327. Find out how he faced conflict with the nobles, invaded Scotland, and was overthrown by his wife and son.
