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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
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...
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Oct 18, 2013 · Here are how fourteenth-century chroniclers described Edward II's appearance: "Tall and strong, a fine figure of a handsome man." From the Vita Edwardi Secundi, written during Edward II's reign by a very well-informed royal clerk who must have seen Edward often.
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Apr 21, 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.
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The reign of King Edward II ended, chased through a Welsh rain storm and pursued by baying dogs. In the following days, Hugh was hanged, drawn and quartered at Hereford. Isabella tucked into a hearty meal as she relished the entertainment. Edward II went the way of all deposed kings.
Oct 19, 2016 · Edward appears in records as taking a direct role in organising and directing the refurbishment of rooms, castles and manor houses. In 1308 prior to his coronation on 25 February, he had two new chambers constructed at Westminster between his Green Chamber bedroom, and a second adjacent to the Painted Chamber.
Edward II of England. Edward II (April 25, 1284 – September 21, 1327), of Caernarfon, was King of England from 1307 until deposed in January, 1327. His tendency to ignore his nobility—in favor of low-born favorites—led to constant political unrest and his deposition by a rebellion led by his own Queen, Isabella.
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