Edward II of England

Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1328) is also known as Edward of Caernarfon. He was the King of England from 1307 until he was forced to abdicate the throne in 1327.

Edward II
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Reign 7 July 1307 -- 14 January 1327
Coronation 25 February 1308
Predecessor Edward I
Successor Edward III
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House Plantagenet
Father Edward I
Mother Eleanor of Castile
Religion Roman Catholicism

His tendency to ignore his nobility, in favour of low-born favorites, led to political trouble and eventually to his removal from the throne.

He is most remembered for a story about his alleged murder. This was linked to his reliance on the corrupt family of Hugh le Despenser the Younger, which has been seen by some as evidence of his homosexuality.




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