Edward II Biography

Birth of Edward II, Caernarvon Castle, 4th son of Edward I & Eleanor of Castille

Death of Alfonso, makes the future Edward II heir to the throne

Grrets his fathers return to England from France where he had been away for 3 years

Edwarrd I 1st considers a marriage between Edward II & Margaret, "The Maid of Norway"

Edward I betrothes Edward II to Philippa daughter of the Count of Flanders

Edward I sets sail for France & leaves Edward II to preside over the Regency Council

Left in charge of resolving domestic grievances as head of the Regency Council. Confirms the Magna Carta & the Charter of the Forest

Left in charge of resolving domestic grievances as head of the Regency Council. Confirms the Magna Carta & the Charter of the Forest

As leader of the Regency Council sends a force to recapture Berwick

Edward II Accomponies Edward I on his invasion of Scotland against William Wallace

Appointed Commander of the English Army, has control of half of the invasion force

Appointed Commander of the English Army, has control of half of the invasion force

1st English Prince of Wales

Created Earl of Chester

Invested as Prince of Wales

Sets out at the head of an invasion force

Edward II arrives in Scotland at the head of an invasion force

Edward II winters at Perth

Edward II returns to court & is reconcillied with his father

Granted with the Duchy of Aquitaine by Edward I

Edward I gives his son a knighthood prior to the invasion of Scotland

Edward II & Pembroke lay siege to Kildrummy after victory at Methven

Edward II banishes Edward IIs favourite, Edward II sees him off at Dover

Joins his father, Edward I, on his invasion of Scotland

Succeeds as King of England

Crowned King of England, son of Edward I

Edward I & Edward II winter at Lanercost Priory near Carlisle

Edward II married Isabella of France, the daughter of King Philippe IV of France

New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm

New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm

New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm

The Lords Ordaines force Edward to agree to Gavestons permanent exile

Leads a brief foray across the Scottish border & meets no resistance

Parliament sets up a committee of 28 barons who rule the country, Lords Ordainers. Agrees to the election of 21 Lords ordainers to reform household & Government

Agrees to the election of 21 Lords ordainers to reform household & Government

Choices of officers of State are granted to the Barons

The Reform Ordinances are issued by Edward after the Barons threaten civil war. Granted the right to conduct foreign policy. Creates an independent Treasury. Choices of officers of State are granted to the Barons. Abolishes the 1303 customs duties

A group of barons led by Lancaster arrest Gaveston & have him executed

Pardons the Earl of Lancaster the leader of the Barons revolt

Pardons the Earl of Lancaster the leader of the Barons revolt

The only castle in English castle is under siege & captured by the Scots

Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn. Invades Scotland in order to relieve the siege of Stirling Castle

Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn

Escapes back to London via Dunbar

Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn

Arrives at Stirling at the head of an army of 20,000, outnumbering the Scots 2:1

Edward is forced to recognize Scottish independence. Defeated by Robert the Bruce after failing to relieve Stirling Castle. After the Battle of Bannockburn Edward is forced to recognize Scottish independence

The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees

When Parliament meets, Edward finds himself entirely in the hands of the Lords Ordainers and surrenders the Government to his cousin Thomas

When Parliament meets, Edward finds himself entirely in the hands of the Lords Ordainers and surrenders the Government to his cousin Thomas. The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees

The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees

Confirms the ordinances & accepts the Earl of Lancaster as Chief Councillor

Fails to retake Berwick

Robert the Bruce leads border raids as far south as Yorkshire

Birth of John of Eltham, 2nd son of Edward II & Isabella

The Lincoln Parliament declares "that the lord king should do nothing grave or arduous without the advice of the council, and that the Earl of Lancaster should hold the chief place in the council"

Harvest failures cause famine

Lancaster organizes an army at Newcastle to march against the Scots but returns home as soon as the king refuses to accompany him, "neither trusted the other"

Edward Bruce crosses over to Ireland where he underminines English control

The Lincoln Parliament declares "that the lord king should do nothing grave or arduous without the advice of the council, and that the Earl of Lancaster should hold the chief place in the council"

The Lincoln Parliament declares "that the lord king should do nothing grave or arduous without the advice of the council, and that the Earl of Lancaster should hold the chief place in the council"

The town of Bristol is in revolt for two years

A Parliament at York confirms the Treaty of Leek, the Ordinances are confirmed and a new council of seventeen appointed, including eight bishops, four earls, four barons, and one banneret

A Parliament at York confirms the Treaty of Leek, the Ordinances are confirmed and a new council of seventeen appointed, including eight bishops, four earls, four barons, and one banneret

A Parliament at York confirms the Treaty of Leek, the Ordinances are confirmed and a new council of seventeen appointed, including eight bishops, four earls, four barons, and one banneret

A Treaty signed at Leake between Edward & the Barons restores Edward II to the throne

A Parliament at York confirms the Treaty of Leek, the Ordinances are confirmed and a new council of seventeen appointed, including eight bishops, four earls, four barons, and one banneret

A Treaty signed at Leake between Edward & the Barons restores Edward II to the throne

Queen Isabella is captures at York by Robert I the Bruce

Edward II gatheres a force of some 8,000 at Newcastle with the aim of recovering Berwick from the Scots

Edward II gatheres a force of some 8,000 at Newcastle with the aim of recovering Berwick from the Scots

Forced by Lancaster & the Welsh marcher lords to exile the Despensers

An attempt by Edward II to invade Scotland is defeated by Robert I

Has Hartcla executed for helping the Scots advance into Cumberland

Has Hartcla executed for helping the Scots advance into Cumberland

An attempt by Edward II to invade Scotland is defeated by Robert I

Invades Scotland & reaches Edinburgh but is forced to rereat

Invades Scotland & reaches Edinburgh but is forced to rereat

Leads an army & captures Roger Mortimer & keeps him in the Tower

Roger Mortimer is arrested & sent to the Tower at the Battle of Boroughbridge

Defeats Lancaster & beheads him without a trial

Defeats Lancaster & beheads him without a trial at the Battle of Boroughbridge

Orders the execution of the Earl of Lancaster at Pontefract. 1st time a sentence of death is passed on a peer

Parliament repeals the Ordinances after Edward's victory at Boroughbridge

Revokes the ordinances

Agrees a 13 yr truce between England & Scotland

Edward II is forced to sign a humiliating peace Treaty with Scotland

Isabella & Mortimer lead an invasion of England

London rebels & Edward II is persued west by the forces of Isabella

Transferred to Berkeley Castle on the orders of Roger de Mortimer

Spends some time in Corfe Castle before being transferred to Berkeley Castle

Buried in Gloucester Cathedral, not Westminster Abbey, because he had been deposed

The Archbishop of Canterbury announces in Westminster hall that Edward II is deposed

Edward II is arrested

Edward II agrees to abdicate from the throne after pressure from Parliament

Murdered on Roger de Mortimers orders at Berkley Castle

Death of Edward II, murdered on Roger de Mortimers orders at Berkley Castle