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Isabella of France (c. 1295 – 22 August 1358), sometimes described as the She-Wolf of France (French: Louve de France), was Queen of England as the wife of King Edward II, and de facto regent of England from 1327 until 1330.
- 27 November 1358, Grey Friars' Church at Newgate
- Capet
Jan 30, 2019 · Isabella of France: the rebel queen. One of the most notorious women in English history, Isabella of France led an invasion of England that ultimately resulted in the deposition of her king and husband, Edward II, in January 1327 – the first ever abdication of a king in England. Now, a new book by Kathryn Warner seeks to correct the many ...
John, King of England: 4. Henry III, King of England: 9. Isabella, Countess of Angoulême: 2. Edward I, King of England: 10. Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Provence: 5. Eleanor of Provence: 11. Beatrice of Savoy: 1. Edward II, King of England: 12. Alfonso IX, King of León: 6. Ferdinand III, King of Castile: 13. Berengaria, Queen of Castile: 3 ...
- 7 July 1307 – 13/25 January 1327
- Eleanor, Countess of Ponthieu
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Apr 28, 2023 · Isabella of France (c. 1292-1358) was the queen consort of Edward II of England (r. 1307-1327). After heading a coup to overthrow her husband, she ruled as regent for their young son, Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377) until he forced her into retirement in 1330.
Jun 1, 2017 · About Isabella of France. Known for: Queen Consort of Edward II of England, mother of Edward III of England; leading campaign with her lover, Roger Mortimer, to depose Edward II. Dates: 1292 - August 23, 1358. Also known as: Isabella Capet; She-Wolf of France.
- Jone Johnson Lewis
Jul 2, 2016 · Isabella and Mortimer ruled England during the minority of her and Edward II’s son Edward III, until the young king overthrew the pair in October 1330, took over the governance of his own kingdom and had Mortimer hanged at Tyburn and his mother sent away to a forced but honourable retirement.
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.