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1308 in England

Explore 12 historical events and records for England in 1308.

Historical records for England in 1308

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January

Marriage

Edward II ยท Boulogne-sur-Mer ยท House / House of Plantagenet

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

February

Constitution of England

Edward II ยท Westminster Abbey ยท Government / Government of England

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

Coronation

Edward II ยท Westminster Abbey ยท House / House of Plantagenet

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

Coronation

Thomas of Plantagenet ยท House / House of Plantagenet

Serves in the coronation of his cousin, King Edward II, carrying Curtana, the sword of St Edward the Confessor

Edward II Coronation Service

Mortimer, Roger ยท Westminster ยท Government / Government of England

Roger Mortimer attended Edward II's coronation and carried a table bearing the royal robes in the ceremonial procession.

Oath

Edward II ยท Westminster Abbey ยท House / House of Plantagenet

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

Other events (month unknown)

Exile of Guy de Beauchamp

Beauchamp, Guy de ยท London ยท House / House of Beauchamp

Helps secure the exile of Edward IIs favorite Piers Gaveston

Exile of Thomas of Plantagenet

Thomas of Plantagenet ยท Warfare / Military

Causes the exile of the King's favourite, Piers Gaveston

Geneville Irish Lordships

Mortimer, Roger ยท Ireland ยท House / House of Mortimer

Geoffrey de Geneville conveyed most of his Irish lordships to Roger Mortimer, strengthening Mortimer's position around Trim and eastern Meath.

Irish Estates Secured

Mortimer, Roger ยท Ireland ยท Warfare / Military

Mortimer travelled to Ireland and took possession of estates transferred to him by Geoffrey de Geneville.

Irish Lordship Enforcement

Mortimer, Roger ยท Ireland ยท Warfare / Military

Roger Mortimer travelled to Ireland in person to enforce his authority over the Geneville and Mortimer estates.

Marriage

Isabella of France ยท Boulogne-sur-Mer ยท House / House of Plantagenet

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

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