Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307. Concurrently, he was Lord of Ireland, and from 1254 to 1306 ruled Gascony as Duke of Aquitaine in his capacity as a vassal of the French king. Before his accession to the throne, he was commonly referred to as the Lord Edward. The eldest son of Henry III, Edward was involved from an early age in the political intrigues of his father's reign. In 1259, he briefly sided with a baronial reform movement, supporting the Provisions of Oxford. After reconciling with his father, he remained loyal throughout the subsequent armed conflict, known as the Second Barons' War.
Joan of Acre (18), daughter of Edward I marries (1) Gilbert de Clare, Duke of Hertford at Westminster Abbey.
Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307.
Historical Significance
Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307.
Events Before
During St. Lucia's Flood in northwest Netherlands, the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with the loss of over 50,000 lives, t
During St. Lucia's Flood in northwest Netherlands, the Zuiderzee seawall collapses with the loss of over 50,000 lives, the fifth largest recorded flood in history
Girolamo Masci elected Pope Nicolas IV
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Jews of Troyes France are accused of ritual murder
Jews of Troyes France are accused of ritual murder
Battle of Worringen: Jan I, Duke of Brabant defeats army of Archbishop Siegfried II of Cologne, one of the largest and f
Battle of Worringen: Jan I, Duke of Brabant defeats army of Archbishop Siegfried II of Cologne, one of the largest and fiercest battles of the Middle Ages
Pope Nicolas IV publishes decree "Supra montem"
Pope Nicolas IV publishes decree "Supra montem"
Events After
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks un
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks under Sultan al-Ashraf Khalil
Egyptian Mamluks occupy Acre and drive the last Crusaders out of Palestine
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The Everlasting League is signed by Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden, forming the basis of the Swiss Confederation (independ
The Everlasting League is signed by Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden, forming the basis of the Swiss Confederation (independence)
(O.S.) John Balliol becomes King of Scots
(O.S.) John Balliol becomes King of Scots
Earthquake strikes Kamakura, Japan, 30,000 killed
Earthquake strikes Kamakura, Japan, 30,000 killed
More from the 1290s
Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter
Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter of Edward I, and attended by the king
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks un
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks under Sultan al-Ashraf Khalil
Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
Charles of Valois, son of King Philip III of France weds Margaret of Anjou, daughter of King Charles II of Naples
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- Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307. Concurrently, he was Lord of Ireland, and from 1254 to 1306 ruled Gascony as Duke of Aquitaine in his capacity as a vassal of the French king. Before his accession to the throne, he was commonly referred to as the Lord Edward.
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- Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307.