Edward II of England

MedievalEmperorEngland1284 — 1327

Weak king deposed and murdered by his wife and her lover.

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Quick Facts

Born

1284

Died

1327

Country

England

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score40.9

Edward II of England — Complete Timeline

1311 AD

Ordinances of 1311Political Action◆ Major

Under baronial pressure, Edward II agreed to the Ordinances of 1311, which limited royal power and exiled his favorite Piers Gaveston. This reform was later annulled, but it highlighted baronial discontent.

ReformBaronial OppositionGaveston

Impact: nationalconstructive

1312 AD

Execution of Piers GavestonPolitical Action◆ Major

Edward II's favorite Piers Gaveston was captured and executed by barons led by Thomas of Lancaster. This act deepened the rift between the king and the nobility, leading to further instability.

ExecutionFactionalismBaronial Revolt

Impact: nationaltragic

1314 AD

Battle of BannockburnWar◆ Major

Edward II led an English army against Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn. The Scots decisively defeated the English, securing Scottish independence and humiliating Edward's reign.

BattleScotlandRobert the Bruce

Impact: regionaldestructive

1327 AD

Deposition and MurderPolitical Action◆ Major

Edward II was deposed by his wife Isabella of France and her lover Roger Mortimer. He was forced to abdicate in favor of his son Edward III, and later murdered at Berkeley Castle, likely on orders.

DepositionMurderIsabella

Impact: nationaltragic