edward ii (Meaning)
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edward ii (n)
King of England from 1307 to 1327 and son of Edward I; was defeated at Bannockburn by the Scots led by Robert the Bruce; was deposed and died in prison (1284-1327)
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edward ii Sentence Examples
- Edward II, King of England, was overthrown in a coup led by his wife and Roger Mortimer.
- Edward II's reign was plagued by military defeats and financial mismanagement.
- The Bishop of Winchester played a pivotal role in Edward II's overthrow and eventual murder.
- Edward II was imprisoned in Berkeley Castle, where he mysteriously died in unclear circumstances.
- Some historians believe that Edward II was assassinated on the orders of his wife, Isabella of France.
- The death of Edward II marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty in England.
- Edward II's son, Edward III, succeeded him as King of England.
- Edward II's reign is often seen as a transition period between the High Middle Ages and the Late Middle Ages.
- The Battle of Bannockburn, which took place during Edward II's reign, was a significant Scottish victory.
- Edward II's reputation as a weak and incompetent king has persisted for centuries.
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King of England from 1307 to 1327 and son of Edward I; was defeated at Bannockburn by the Scots led by Robert the Bruce; was deposed and died in prison (1284-13
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Edward II, King of England, was overthrown in a coup led by his wife and Roger Mortimer.
Edward II's reign was plagued by military defeats and financial mismanagement.
The Bishop of Winchester played a pivotal role in Edward II's overthrow and eventual murder.
Edward II was imprisoned in Berkeley Castle, where he mysteriously died in unclear circumstances.
