Execution
A group of barons led by Lancaster arrest Gaveston & have him executed
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1312 in England
Explore 22 historical events and records for England in 1312.
Historical records for England in 1312
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June
November
Birth of Edward III
Birth of Edward III, son of Edward II & Isabella of France
Birth of Edward III
Birth of Edward III, son of Edward II & Isabella of France
Baptism
Baptized in the old chapel of St Edward in Windsor Castle
Peerage
Created Earl of Chester
December
Rebellion of Barons
Pardons the Earl of Lancaster the leader of the Barons revolt
Rebellion of Barons
Pardons the Earl of Lancaster the leader of the Barons revolt
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Piers Gaveston
Helps secure the capture of Edward IIs favorite Piers Gaveston in Oxfordshire
Arrest of Piers Gaveston
Gaveston is held at Warwick castle by the Eael of Warwick, Guy de Beauchamp
Arrest of Piers Gaveston
Surrenders to the Barons after being promised that his life would be safe
Arrest of Piers Gaveston
Gaveston is held at Warwick castle by the Earl of Warwick, Guy de Beauchamp
Arrest of Piers Gaveston
Gaveston is placed in Valences custody
Birth of William de Bohun
Birth of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton. Son of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford and Elizabeth of Rhuddlan. His maternal grandparents were Edward I of England and his first Queen consort Eleanor of Castile
Constitution of England
One of the Lords Ordainers who demands the banishment of Gaveston and the establishment of a Baronial oligarchy. Lancaster forces Edward II to surrender powers to the 21 Lords Ordainers
Death of Piers Gaveston
Executed on Blacklow Hill outside Warwick
Execution
Executed on Blacklow Hill outside Warwick
Execution
Lancaters private army separates the King and Gaveston, and Lancaster is one of the "judges" who convicts Gaveston and sees him executed
Execution
Supports Edward II when Lancaster has Gaveston taken from Pembroke & executed
Rebellion of John de Warenne
Rebels against Edward II & takes the King's favourite Piers Gaveston prisoner
Siege of Scarborough
Joins Barons in besieging Edward IIs favourite Piers Gaveston at Scarborough
Trial
Resides over Gavestons trial who is executed on Blacklow Hill, outside Warwick
Trial
Tried by the Earl of Warwick at Warwick castle & sentenced to death
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