1327 in History

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

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

After wandering helplessly for some weeks in Wales, Edward II is taken prisoner, and is compelled to abdicate in favour of his son

A group of Bishops take an oath at the Guildhall to support the Queens cause

Edward II is arrested

Murdered on Roger de Mortimers orders at Berkley Castle

Recieves the Iron Crown

Recieves the Iron Crown

A Papal dispensation is sent sent from Pope John XXII

Philippa and her retinue arrive in England in December 1327 escorted by her uncle, John of Hainaut. On 23 December she reaches London where a "rousing reception was accorded her"

Rules under a council dominated by Isabella and Roger Mortimer

A group of Bishops take an oath at the Guildhall to support the Queens cause

Placed under the dual control of a regency Council of Barons led by Henry of Lancaster

Succeeds as King of ngland, age 14 at his succession

Court is dominated by Roger de Mortimer while Edward is held at the Tower of London

His minority government opens negotiations with Robert I's envoys

Campaigns against Scottish forces during the final phase of the independence war

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

Crowned King of England after the deposition of Edward II

Coronation of Edward III, the country is ruled by Mortimer and Isabella