Edward II15 January 1327
The Archbishop of Canterbury announces in Westminster hall that Edward II is deposed
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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
Defeats the Despensers & forces Edward II to abdicate in favour of Edward III
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