Edward II of England Timeline

Edward II of England is born in Caernarfon Castle in Wales.

Prince Edward, son of Edward I of England, is formally awarded the title of Prince of Wales.

Reign of Edward II of England.

Death of Edward I of England from dysentery.

Edward II of England marries Isabella of France.

Edward II of England is crowned in Westminster Abbey.

Parliament appoints 21 Ordainers to limit the power of Edward II of England.

Piers Gaveston, friend and likely lover of Edward II of England, is executed by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster.

Prince Edward, future Edward III of England, is born.

Robert the Bruce defeats Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn, effectively re-establishing Scottish independence. Stirling Castle is regained.

Robert the Bruce makes raids on northern England and almost captures York.

English Royalists defeat a rebel army at the Battle of Boroughbridge in Yorkshire. Thomas, Earl of Lancaster is executed.

A 13-year truce is agreed between England and Scotland.

Roger Mortimer, rival to Edward II of England, escapes from the Tower of London using a rope ladder.

An army of mercenaries is sent by Isabella, wife of Edward II of England, to depose the king and lands at Orwell in Suffolk.

Edward II of England is obliged to abdicate by his wife Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer.

Edward III of England is crowned in Westminster Abbey.

Edward II of England is murdered at Berkeley Castle.

David Bruce, future David II of Scotland, marries Joan, daughter of Edward II of England.