Invasion of England
Lands at Orwell in Suffolk with Roger Mortimer and Prince Edward.
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1326 in England
Explore 21 historical events and records for England in 1326.
Historical records for England in 1326
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September
Invasion of England
Lands at Orwell in Suffolk with Isabella's invasion force before becoming Edward III.
Landing at Orwell
Mortimer landed at Orwell with Queen Isabella and their invasion force, beginning the successful campaign against Edward II.
Invasion of England
Edward III sails with Isabellas invasion fleet
October
Succession
Succeeds as King of England
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Edward II
Arrests Edward II in Wales
Arrest of Hugh Despenser
Captured by barons under Queen Isabella
Arrest of Hugh Despenser
Captured by Roger de Mortimer & Queen Isabella
Command of Invasion Force
Mortimer shared command of the force assembled with Queen Isabella to invade England and overthrow the Despenser regime.
Death of Hugh Despenser
Death of Hugh Despenser, jnr
Death of Hugh Despenser
Death of Hugh Despenser
Execution
Executed by Queen Isabella
Execution
Executed by Roger de Mortimer & Queen Isabella
Invasion of England
Isabella & Mortimer lead an invasion of England
Invasion of England
Isabella & Mortimer lead an invasion of England
Invasion of England
Joined by Henry, Earl of Lancaster; London rises in support of the Queen, and Edward takes flight to the west, pursued by Mortimer and Isabella. Assisted by Queen Isabella, his paramour, in an invasion of England
Keeper of Realm
Appointed Keeper of the Realm by the magnates
Marriage
Betrothed to Prince Edward. The couple are second cousins so a Papal dispensation is required
Rebellion of London
London rebels & Edward II is persued west by the forces of Isabella
Rebellion of London
London rebels & Edward II is persued west by the forces of Isabella
Siege of London
Joined by Henry, Earl of Lancaster; London rises in support of the Queen, and Edward takes flight to the west, pursued by Mortimer and Isabella
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