Edward II of England
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Edward II of England was born on April 25, 1284 at Caernarfon Castle[1][2][3][4] and died on September 21, 1327 at Berkeley Castle[1][2]. He was the son of Edward I of England[5] and Eleanor of Castile[5].
Edward II married Isabella of France in 1308, and their marriage lasted until 1327[5]. Together they had five children: Edward III of England, John of Eltham (Earl of Cornwall), Eleanor of Woodstock, Joan of The Tower, and Adam FitzRoy[5][2]. He also had several siblings including Elizabeth of Rhuddlan, Mary of Woodstock, Margaret of England, Henry of England, Thomas of Brotherton (1st Earl of Norfolk), and Alphonso (Earl of Chester)[5].
He served as monarch of England and Lord of Ireland from 1307 to 1327[2]. Edward II's cause of death was asphyxia, and he was buried at Gloucester Cathedral.
Edward II of England
Summary
Edward II of England is a human[1]. His place of birth was Caernarfon Castle[2]. He was born on April 25, 1284[3]. He passed away in Berkeley Castle[4]. He died on September 21, 1327[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6] and monarch[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Caernarfon Castle[2], Edward II of England…
- Edward II of England died in Berkeley Castle[4].
- Edward II of England was born on April 25, 1284[3].
- Edward II of England died on September 21, 1327[5].
- Edward II of England is buried at Gloucester Cathedral[9].
- Edward II of England's father was Edward I of England[10].
- Edward II of England's mother was Eleanor of Castile[11].
- Edward II of England was married to Isabella of France[12].
- A child of Edward II of England was Edward III of England[13].
- A child of Edward II of England was John of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall[14].
- A child of Edward II of England was Eleanor of Woodstock[15].
- A child of Edward II of England was Joan of The Tower[16].
- A child of Edward II of England was Adam FitzRoy[17].
- Edward II of England held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
- Edward II of England held citizenship in Wales[19].
- Edward II of England's professions included aristocrat[6].
- Edward II of England worked as a monarch[7].
- Edward II of England held the position of monarch of England[20].
- Edward II of England held the position of Lord of Ireland[21].
- Edward II of England's religion is recorded as Christianity[22].
- Edward II of England is recorded as male[23].
- Edward II of England's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Edward II of England's family is recorded as House of Plantagenet[25].
- Edward II of England's noble title is recorded as duke[26].
- Edward II of England's noble title is recorded as count of Ponthieu[27].
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Origins and Family
Edward II of England was born in Caernarfon Castle[2]. He was born on April 25, 1284[3]. His father was Edward I of England[10]. His mother was Eleanor of Castile[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6] and monarch[7]. Positions held include monarch of England[20], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 0871[30] and Lord of Ireland[21], a position[31], founded in 1171[32].
Personal Life
Among Edward II of England's spouses was Isabella of France[12]. Children include Edward III of England[13], a royalty[33], 1312–1377[34], of Kingdom of England[35], awarded the Knight of the Garter[36]; John of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall[14], an aristocrat[37], 1316–1336[38], of Kingdom of England[39]; Eleanor of Woodstock[15], a politician[40], 1318–1355[41], of Kingdom of England[42]; Joan of The Tower[16], a consort[43], 1321–1362[44]; and Adam FitzRoy[17], 1307–1322[45], of Kingdom of England[46]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[22].
Death and Burial
Edward II of England died on September 21, 1327[5]. He died in Berkeley Castle[4]. The cause of death was asphyxia[47]. He is buried at Gloucester Cathedral[9].
Why It Matters
Edward II of England has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Edward II of England born?
Edward II of England was born in Caernarfon Castle[2].
Where did Edward II of England die?
Edward II of England died in Berkeley Castle[4].
Who were Edward II of England's parents?
Edward II of England's father was Edward I of England[10]. Edward II of England's mother was Eleanor of Castile[11].
Who was Edward II of England married to?
Edward II of England's spouses include Isabella of France[12].
What did Edward II of England do for work?
Edward II of England worked as aristocrat[6] and monarch[7].