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9522648. Edward II King Of ENGLAND(1) was born on 25 Apr 1284 in Caernarvon Castle, Caernarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales. He died on 21 Sep 1327 in Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England. He was buried on 20 Dec 1327 in Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He has reference number 8WKN-JD. Born in Castle Carnarvon, Wales. The first (firstborn) prince of England
to have the Title "Prince of Wales".
Had a (?homosexual) relationship with Piers de Gaveston who was banished
by Edward I during his lifetime. Returned after Edward I death.
Edward II was murdered by his wife (Isabella) and her lover, Roger
Mortimer.
Was a coward in battle; and despite the careful training, he had no aptitude for government. His reign was one of disorder and disaster. He continued the war with Scotland that his father had begun. The Scottish leader, Bruce, defeated the English forces in the famous battle of Bannockburn (1314) and forced Edward to recognize the independence of Scotland.
In 1326 Edward's enemies planned a widespread revolt. In January, the following year, they captured the king and Parliament declared him deposed. They put his son Edward III in his place. He was married to Isabelle Princess Of FRANCE QUEEN OF ENGLAND.

9522649. Isabelle Princess Of FRANCE QUEEN OF ENGLAND(1) was born in 1292 in Paris, Seine, France. She died on 22 Aug 1358 in Hertford Castle, , Hertfordshire, England. She was buried on 27 Nov 1358 in Grey Friars, Newgate, London, Middlesex, England. She has reference number 8XJD-8V. Consorted with Roger, Earl of March to murder Edward II, her husband.
Mortimer was executed. She was confined to the Castle Risings (at Norfolk)
by Edward III for 27 years until her death. Children were:

child4761116 i. Edward III King Of ENGLAND.
child ii. John of Eltham ENGLAND [EARL OF CORNWALL]/(1) was born on 15 Aug 1315 in , Eltham, Kent, England. He was born on 15 Aug 1315 in , Eltham, Kent, England. He died on 14 Sep 1336 in Unmarried. He died on 14 Sep 1336 in Unmarried. He has reference number 8XJD-92. He has reference number 8XJD-92.
child iii. Joan Princess Of ENGLAND "Joan of the Tower" (1) was born in Jul 1321 in Tower Of London, London, Middlesex, England. She died on 7 Sep 1362 in , Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. She was buried in Grey Friars, London, Middlesex, England. She has reference number 8XJD-CD. Married Robert Bruces son, David, as a condition of the peace of 1328