Edward II

noun

1. 1284–1327, king of England 1307–27 (son of Edward I).

Edward II

noun

1. Edward II12841327MEnglishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1284–1327, king of England (1307–27); son of Edward I. He invaded Scotland but was defeated by Robert Bruce at Bannockburn (1314). He was deposed by his wife Isabella and Roger Mortimer; died in prison

Example Sentences

The model was produced using details from two virtual images of The Bruce, who led the Scots to victory over English troops led by King Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

From BBC

Known as the Coronation Roll, the document is the latest edition in a tradition that stretches back to the coronation of Edward II in 1308.

From Seattle Times

The oldest surviving roll is from the Coronation of Edward II in 1308.

From BBC

Edward II was married to Isabella of France but was openly in a long-term relationship with knight Sir Piers Gaveston.

From Salon

At the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, his credits included “Henry IV Parts 1 and 2” and Christopher Marlowe’s “Edward II.”

From Los Angeles Times