Birth of Edward II
Birth of Edward II, Caernarvon Castle, 4th son of Edward I & Eleanor of Castille
Role range: 1307-1327
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Edward II Biography and Timeline
Follow Edward II through 97 dated historical records for England.
Edward II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1284–1312Years on this page
1284
Death of Edward II
Death of Alfonso, makes the future Edward II heir to the throne
Role range: 1307-1327
1289
Exile of Edward II
Grrets his fathers return to England from France where he had been away for 3 years
Role range: 1272-1307
1290
Marriage
Edwarrd I 1st considers a marriage between Edward II & Margaret, "The Maid of Norway"
Role range: 1307-1327
1297
Invasion of France
Edward I sets sail for France & leaves Edward II to preside over the Regency Council
Role range: 1307-1327
Marriage
Edward I betrothes Edward II to Philippa daughter of the Count of Flanders
Role range: 1272-1307
1298
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
Role range: 1307-1327
Magna Carta
Left in charge of resolving domestic grievances as head of the Regency Council. Confirms the Magna Carta & the Charter of the Forest
Role range: 1307-1327
Siege of Berwick
As leader of the Regency Council sends a force to recapture Berwick
Role range: 1307-1327
1300
Invasion of Scotland
Edward II Accomponies Edward I on his invasion of Scotland against William Wallace
Role range: 1307-1327
1301
Investiture
1st English Prince of Wales
Role range: 1307-1327
Peerage
Created Earl of Chester
Role range: 1307-1327
Succession
Invested as Prince of Wales
Role range: 1307-1327
Commander of English Army
Appointed Commander of the English Army, has control of half of the invasion force
Role range: 1307-1327
Invasion of Scotland
Appointed Commander of the English Army, has control of half of the invasion force
Role range: 1307-1327
1303
Invasion of Scotland
Sets out at the head of an invasion force
Role range: 1307-1327
Invasion of Scotland
Edward II arrives in Scotland at the head of an invasion force
Role range: 1307-1327
Invasion of Scotland
Edward II winters at Perth
Role range: 1307-1327
1305
Reconcilliation
Edward II returns to court & is reconcillied with his father
Role range: 1307-1327
1306
Knighthood
Edward I gives his son a knighthood prior to the invasion of Scotland
Role range: 1307-1327
Siege of Kildrummy
Edward II & Pembroke lay siege to Kildrummy after victory at Methven
Role range: 1307-1327
Rule of Aquitaine
Granted with the Duchy of Aquitaine by Edward I
Role range: 1307-1327
1307
Coronation
Crowned King of England, son of Edward I
Role range: 1307-1327
Invasion of Scotland
Edward I & Edward II winter at Lanercost Priory near Carlisle
Role range: 1307-1327
Exile of Edward II
Edward II banishes Edward IIs favourite, Edward II sees him off at Dover
Role range: 1307-1327
Succession
Succeeds as King of England
Role range: 1307-1327
Invasion of Scotland
Joins his father, Edward I, on his invasion of Scotland
Role range: 1307-1327
1308
Marriage
Edward II married Isabella of France, the daughter of King Philippe IV of France
Role range: 1307-1327
Constitution of England
New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm
Role range: 1307-1327
Coronation
New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm
Role range: 1307-1327
Oath
New coronation oath binds the King to keep laws passed by consent of the realm
Role range: 1307-1327
1310
Constitution of England
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
Role range: 1307-1327
Election
Agrees to the election of 21 Lords ordainers to reform household & Government
Role range: 1307-1327
Exile of Edward II
The Lords Ordaines force Edward to agree to Gavestons permanent exile
Role range: 1307-1327
Invasion of Scotland
Leads a brief foray across the Scottish border & meets no resistance
Role range: 1307-1327
1311
Constitution of England
Choices of officers of State are granted to the Barons
Role range: 1307-1327
Reform of Customs System
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
Role range: 1307-1327
1312
Execution
A group of barons led by Lancaster arrest Gaveston & have him executed
Role range: 1307-1327
Rebellion of Barons
Pardons the Earl of Lancaster the leader of the Barons revolt
Role range: 1307-1327
Rebellion of Barons
Pardons the Earl of Lancaster the leader of the Barons revolt
Role range: 1307-1327
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.