Edward II - Revision history

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	The fourth son of [[Edward I]] and Eleanor of Castile. His three older brothers died at an early age, as well as his five sisters.		The fourth son of [[Edward I]] and Eleanor of Castile. His three older brothers died at an early age, as well as his five sisters.

	On February 1, 1301 he was appointed the first [[Prince of Wales]] and in 1304 he was knighted.		On February 1, 1301 he was appointed the first Prince of Wales and in 1304 he was knighted.
	In 1307 he became king. One of his first actions was a break in the unsuccessful war against Scotland in which his father had died. But he resumed the war to gain more royal power again on the British island. He was defeated in the [[Battle of Bannockburn]] in 1314 which led to the independence of Scotland.		In 1307 he became king. One of his first actions was a break in the unsuccessful war against Scotland in which his father had died. But he resumed the war to gain more royal power again on the British island. He was defeated in the [[Battle of Bannockburn]] in 1314 which led to the independence of Scotland.

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	He was buried in a pompous ceremony in the abbey of Gloucester that is known today as Gloucester Cathedral.		He was buried in a pompous ceremony in the abbey of Gloucester that is known today as Gloucester Cathedral.

	Edward's life was the model for the play ''Edward II'' by [[Christopher Marlowe]]. There ~~was~~ also a film adaptation by Derek Jarman.		Edward's life was the model for the play ''Edward II'' by [[Christopher Marlowe]]. There is also a film adaptation by Derek Jarman.

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	April 25, 1284 (Caernarvon, Wales) - September 21, 1327 (Gloucestershire).		April 25, 1284 (Caernarvon, Wales) - September 21, 1327 (Gloucestershire).
	The fourth son of [[Edward I]] and [[Eleanor of Castile]]. His three older brothers died at an early age, as well as his five sisters.		The fourth son of [[Edward I]] and Eleanor of Castile. His three older brothers died at an early age, as well as his five sisters.

	On February 1, 1301 he was appointed the first [[Prince of Wales]] and in 1304 he was knighted.		On February 1, 1301 he was appointed the first [[Prince of Wales]] and in 1304 he was knighted.
	In 1307 he became king. One of his first actions was a break in the unsuccessful war against Scotland in which his father had died. But he resumed the war to gain more royal power again on the British island. He was defeated in the [[Battle of Bannockburn]] in 1314 which led to the independence of Scotland.		In 1307 he became king. One of his first actions was a break in the unsuccessful war against Scotland in which his father had died. But he resumed the war to gain more royal power again on the British island. He was defeated in the [[Battle of Bannockburn]] in 1314 which led to the independence of Scotland.

	As Edward had an affection for male favourites his wife Isabella allied with [[Sir Roger Mortimer]], took her son [[Edward III\|Edward]] and went to France. Because of his "minion economy" he was also criticized by the English nobility. Furthermore his financial and military requirements to the landed gentry caused several revolts. Edward defeated a first rebellion in the years 1321/22 and punished the gentry by confiscating their estates.		As Edward had an affection for male favourites his wife Isabella allied with Sir Roger Mortimer, took her son [[Edward III\|Edward]] and went to France. Because of his "minion economy" he was also criticized by the English nobility. Furthermore his financial and military requirements to the landed gentry caused several revolts. Edward defeated a first rebellion in the years 1321/1322 and punished the gentry by confiscating their estates.

	After neglecting the obeisance bonds with France (due to the past happenings in Gascogne) war broke out in 1324 and lasted until 1327. During this war Queen Isabella returned with Mortimer and her son Edward and invaded England in 1326. Among her supporters was the English gentry. Edward II was captured on November 16 and in January 1327 he disclaimed the throne.		After neglecting the obeisance bonds with France (due to the past happenings in Gascogne) war broke out in 1324 and lasted until 1327. During this war Queen Isabella returned with Mortimer and her son Edward and invaded England in 1326. Among her supporters was the English gentry. Edward II was captured on November 16 and in January 1327 he disclaimed the throne.

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	As Edward had an affection for male favourites his wife Isabella allied with [[Sir Roger Mortimer]], took her son [[Edward III\|Edward]] and went to France. Because of his "minion economy" he was also criticized by the English nobility. Furthermore his financial and military requirements to the landed gentry caused several revolts. Edward defeated a first rebellion in the years 1321/22 and punished the gentry by confiscating their estates.		As Edward had an affection for male favourites his wife Isabella allied with [[Sir Roger Mortimer]], took her son [[Edward III\|Edward]] and went to France. Because of his "minion economy" he was also criticized by the English nobility. Furthermore his financial and military requirements to the landed gentry caused several revolts. Edward defeated a first rebellion in the years 1321/22 and punished the gentry by confiscating their estates.

	After neglecting the obeisance bonds with France (due to the past happenings in [[Gascogne]]) war broke out in 1324 and lasted until 1327. During this war Queen Isabella returned with Mortimer and her son Edward and invaded England in 1326. Among her supporters was the English gentry. Edward II was captured on November 16 and in January 1327 he disclaimed the throne.		After neglecting the obeisance bonds with France (due to the past happenings in Gascogne) war broke out in 1324 and lasted until 1327. During this war Queen Isabella returned with Mortimer and her son Edward and invaded England in 1326. Among her supporters was the English gentry. Edward II was captured on November 16 and in January 1327 he disclaimed the throne.

	Legend has it that he was killed by rectally inserting a glowing iron rod that was an allusion to his supposed homosexual relationship with one of his favourites, Piers Gaveston.		Legend has it that he was killed by rectally inserting a glowing iron rod that was an allusion to his supposed homosexual relationship with one of his favourites, Piers Gaveston.

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	The fourth son of [[Edward I]] and [[Eleanor of Castile]]. His three older brothers died at an early age, as well as his five sisters.		The fourth son of [[Edward I]] and [[Eleanor of Castile]]. His three older brothers died at an early age, as well as his five sisters.

	On February 1, 1301 he was appointed the first [[Prince of Wales]] and in 1304 he was knighted.		On February 1, 1301 he was appointed the first [[Prince of Wales]] and in 1304 he was knighted.
			In 1307 he became king. One of his first actions was a break in the unsuccessful war against Scotland in which his father had died. But he resumed the war to gain more royal power again on the British island. He was defeated in the [[Battle of Bannockburn]] in 1314 which led to the independence of Scotland.

	In 1307 he became king. One of his first actions as king was the break of the unsuccessful war against Scotland in which his father had died. But he resumed the war to gain more royal power again on the British island. He was defeated in the [[Battle of Bannockburn]] in 1314 what led to a complete independence of Scotland.		As Edward had an affection for male favourites his wife Isabella allied with [[Sir Roger Mortimer]], took her son [[Edward III\|Edward]] and went to France. Because of his "minion economy" he was also criticized by the English nobility. Furthermore his financial and military requirements to the landed gentry caused several revolts. Edward defeated a first rebellion in the years 1321/22 and punished the gentry by confiscating their estates.

	As he had an affection for male ~~accompanists~~ his wife Isabella allied with [[Sir Roger Mortimer]], took her son [[Edward III]] and went to France. Because of his "minion economy" he was also criticized by the English nobility. Furthermore his financial and military requirements to the landed gentry caused several revolts. Edward defeated a first rebellion in the years 1321/22 and punished the gentry by confiscating their estates.

	After neglecting the obeisance bonds with France (due to the past happenings in [[Gascogne]]) war broke out in 1324 and lasted until 1327. During this war Queen Isabella returned with Mortimer and her son Edward and invaded England in 1326. Among her supporters was the English gentry. Edward II was captured on November 16 and in January 1327 he disclaimed the throne.		After neglecting the obeisance bonds with France (due to the past happenings in [[Gascogne]]) war broke out in 1324 and lasted until 1327. During this war Queen Isabella returned with Mortimer and her son Edward and invaded England in 1326. Among her supporters was the English gentry. Edward II was captured on November 16 and in January 1327 he disclaimed the throne.

	~~They say~~ that he was killed by rectally inserting a glowing iron rod that was an allusion to his supposed homosexual relationship with one of his ~~minions~~, Piers Gaveston.		Legend has it that he was killed by rectally inserting a glowing iron rod that was an allusion to his supposed homosexual relationship with one of his favourites, Piers Gaveston.
	He was buried in a pompous ceremony in the abbey of Gloucester that is known today as Gloucester Cathedral.		He was buried in a pompous ceremony in the abbey of Gloucester that is known today as Gloucester Cathedral.

	~~Edwards~~ life was the model for the play "Edward II" by [[Christopher Marlowe]]. There was also a film adaptation by Derek Jarman.		Edward's life was the model for the play ''Edward II'' by [[Christopher Marlowe]]. There was also a film adaptation by Derek Jarman.

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	On February 1, 1301 he was appointed the first [[Prince of Wales]] and in 1304 he was knighted.		On February 1, 1301 he was appointed the first [[Prince of Wales]] and in 1304 he was knighted.

	In 1307 he became king. One of his first actions as king was the break ~~with~~ the unsuccessful war against Scotland in which his father had died. But he resumed the war to gain more royal power again on the British island. He was defeated in the [[Battle of Bannockburn]] in 1314 what led to a complete independence of Scotland.		In 1307 he became king. One of his first actions as king was the break of the unsuccessful war against Scotland in which his father had died. But he resumed the war to gain more royal power again on the British island. He was defeated in the [[Battle of Bannockburn]] in 1314 what led to a complete independence of Scotland.

	As he had an affection for male accompanists his wife Isabella allied with [[Sir Roger Mortimer]], took her son [[Edward III]] and went to France. Because of his "minion economy" he was also criticized by the English nobility. Furthermore his financial and military requirements to the landed gentry caused several revolts. Edward defeated a first rebellion in the years 1321/22 and punished the gentry by confiscating their estates.		As he had an affection for male accompanists his wife Isabella allied with [[Sir Roger Mortimer]], took her son [[Edward III]] and went to France. Because of his "minion economy" he was also criticized by the English nobility. Furthermore his financial and military requirements to the landed gentry caused several revolts. Edward defeated a first rebellion in the years 1321/22 and punished the gentry by confiscating their estates.

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--1327. English king 1307-1327.
+April 25, 1284 (Caernarvon, Wales) - September 21, 1327 (Gloucestershire).
-Also: title of a play by [[Christopher Marlowe]].
+The fourth son of [[Edward I]] and [[Eleanor of Castile]]. His three older brothers died at an early age, as well as his five sisters.
-This page is being created. Deadline: 13 July, 2010.
+In 1307 he became king. One of his first actions as king was the break with the unsuccessful war against Scotland in which his father had died. But he resumed the war to gain more royal power again on the British island. He was defeated in the [[Battle of Bannockburn]] in 1314 what led to a complete independence of Scotland.

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			1284-1327. English king 1307-1327.
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