GRUMBLES FROM THE PAST

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Notes for Edward II Plantgenet

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While Edward was the 14th of 19 children, he inherited the throne due to most of his siblings failing to survive infancy. Edward was a poor 'choice' to be king. He was respected by few, as he would rather weave baskets or garden than soldier.

Edward's fortunes plummeted as he was defeated by Robert 'the' Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn. Therefore, Scotland regained its independence.
In 1326, Edward's wife, Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer led an army against Edward. Edward was captured and held prisoner in Kenilworth Castle. He abdicated the throne on January 25, 1327. Later that year Edward was murdered at Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire. He was held down while a red-hot poker was pushed into his bowels.

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