Edward II
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Edward II, also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. The fourth son of Edward I, Edward became the heir to the throne follow
Tomb effigy, Gloucester Cathedral
Caernarfon Castle in north Wales, Edward's birthplace
Portrait in Westminster Abbey, thought to be of Edward's father, Edward I
Early 14th-century depiction of Edward I (left) declaring his son Edward (right) the Prince of Wales
Despenser War
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The Despenser War was a baronial revolt against Edward II of England led by the Marcher Lords Roger Mortimer and Humphrey de Bohun. The rebellion was fuelled by opposition to Hugh Despenser the Younge
Caerphilly Castle, one of the Despenser properties Roger Mortimer seized in May 1321.
The River Severn at Shrewsbury, where King Edward II defeated the Marcher Lords.
King Edward II, whose domination by his favourites, the Despensers, led to the Despenser War
15th-century illustration showing Queen Isabella and Roger Mortimer; execution of Hugh Despenser the Younger in the background