England · Government / Government of England. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
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
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