Edward II, King of England
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Meanwhile Edward II, although having been married to Isabella of France on 25 Jan 1308 had no children by her until they had a son Edward on 13 Nov 1312, destined to became [[Edward III, King of England|Edward III]]. | Meanwhile Edward II, although having been married to Isabella of France on 25 Jan 1308 had no children by her until they had a son Edward on 13 Nov 1312, destined to became [[Edward III, King of England|Edward III]]. | ||
| − | The lesson of Piers Gaveston was lost on Edward II who next fell under the sway of the Despencers, father and son, when he made the son his new favorite and bed-partner. | + | The lesson of Piers Gaveston was lost on Edward II who next fell under the sway of the Despencers, father and son, when he made the son his new favorite and bed-partner, and raised the father to the Peerage as the Earl of Winchester. |
Edward II was deposed, and succeeded by his son although his wife Isabella and her lover held power as regents. | Edward II was deposed, and succeeded by his son although his wife Isabella and her lover held power as regents. | ||
