Edward II of England
Edward V (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327) also called Edward II and also known as Edward of Caernarfon was the King of England from 1307 until he was forced to abdicate the throne in 1327. His tendency to ignore his nobility, in favour of low-born favorites, led to political trouble and eventually to his removal from the throne. He is most remembered for a story about his alleged murder, which was linked to his reliance on the corrupt family of Hugh le Despenser the Younger, which has been seen by some as evidence of his homosexuality.
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Reign | 7 July 1307 - 20 January 1327 |
Coronation | 25 February 1308 |
Predecessor | Edward IV |
Successor | Edward VI |
Born | Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd | 25 April 1284
Died | 21 September 1327 Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire | (aged 43)
Burial | 20 December 1327 |
Spouse | Isabella of France (m. 1308) |
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House | Plantagenet |
Father | Edward IV of England |
Mother | Eleanor of Castile |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Although he is often known as "Edward II", some historians call him "Edward V" because prior to the Norman conquest, there were three kings with the name "Edward": Edward the Elder, Edward the Martyr and Edward the Confessor. Because some historians refer to the first three King Edwards of England as "Edward I", "II" and "III", Edward who is often called Edward II is known as "Edward V".