Edward II, King of England

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Edward was born 25 Apr 1284 at Carnarvon Castle in Wales (now part of England), the son of [[Edward I, King of England]], by his first wife Eleanor of Castile.
 
Edward was born 25 Apr 1284 at Carnarvon Castle in Wales (now part of England), the son of [[Edward I, King of England]], by his first wife Eleanor of Castile.
  
When Edward I died in 1307, his son Edward became King and reigned until 1327.  He famously raised his lover [[Piers Gaveston]] to the Earldom of Cornwall in 1307Piers although forced into exile, once by Edward's father, and again later by the Barons, returned to England to be by his beloved king. Piers upstart manner, lack of noble background, and presumption made him few friends and many enemies among the baronial families.  For these reasons and others, he was eventually beheaded 19 Jun 1312 at Blacklow Hill.
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While Edward was yet a minor, he became fast friends with a Gascon knight, [[Piers Gaveston]].  Their relationship was so intense that Edward's father banished Piers from the country.
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When Edward I died in 1307, his son Edward became King and immediately recalled his lover from France, raising him to Earl of Cornwall that same year. Piers upstart manner, lack of noble background, and presumption made him few friends and many enemies among the baronial families.  He was considered to be an outrageous, grasping fellow, always on the lookout for the best prizes to take, and without due deference for the Barons.  This manner caused him to be banished to Ireland for a time.
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For these reasons and others, he was eventually beheaded 19 Jun 1312 at Blacklow Hill.
  
 
Meanwhile Edward II, although having been married to Isabella of France on 25 Jan 1308 had no children by her until they had a son Edward on 13 Nov 1312, destined to became [[Edward III, King of England|Edward III]].
 
Meanwhile Edward II, although having been married to Isabella of France on 25 Jan 1308 had no children by her until they had a son Edward on 13 Nov 1312, destined to became [[Edward III, King of England|Edward III]].

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