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Edward I was the King of England from 1272 to 1307, also known as ‘Edward Longshanks’ and the ‘Hammer of the Scots’

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Who is Edward I of England?

Edward I was the King of England from 1272 to 1307, and was also known as ‘Edward Longshanks’ and the ‘Hammer of the Scots’. He was a successful king, a skilled military leader and fearsome warrior, who emerged as one of the greatest Plantagenet kings.Edward I was the eldest son of King Henry III; he inherited the fiery temper of his father. After getting married as a teenager to Eleanor of Castile as part of a political alliance, he acquired the lands of Gascony and spent a year there, studying its administration. Even though, Edward initially sided with the rebels, soon he returned to his father, took charge of the kingdom in his own hands and became Simon de Montfort's greatest enemy. After defeating Simon, he relentlessly pursued the surviving members of the de Montfort family, who were his cousins. Later, upon ascending the throne after his father’s death, he fought Llywelyn ap Gruffyd and his brother, quickly defeating them. He strengthened the crown and Parliament against the old feudal nobility. He subdued Wales, destroyed its autonomy and also made an unsuccessful attempt to conquer Scotland. His reign is particularly remembered for administrative efficiency and legal reform. He was an intimidating man who often instilled fear in his contemporaries and even though he earned the respect as a soldier and an administrator, many historians criticize him for his uncompromising attitude towards his nobility

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• // 17th Jun 1239
  Edward I was born on June 17, 1239, at the Palace of Westminster, London, England, to King Henry III and his wife, Eleanor of Provence.
• // 1246
  Edward I was raised under the care of Hugh Giffard until Bartholomew Pecche took over after Giffard's death in 1246.
• // 1254
  In 1254, after getting married at the age of 13, he was awarded lands in Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands by his father as King Henry III wanted Edward to experience power.
• // 1254
  In 1254, the 14-year old Edward married 13-year old Eleanor, the half-sister of King Alfonso X of Castile to settle disputes about land in Gascony, a politically expedient marriage arranged by King Henry III.
• // 1258
  In 1258, when a group of barons called for the restructuring of the King’s government, Edward supported his political allies and later announced his support for the barons' goals, and their leader, Simon de Montfort.
• // Nov 1260
  But the father-son duo eventually reconciled irrespective of their differences and Edward was sent abroad. In November 1260, he once again united with the Lusignans, who had been exiled to France.
• // 1262
  In 1262, upon returning to England, Edward had some differences with his former Lusignan allies over financial matters. The following year, when Simon de Montfort reignited the baronial reform movement and the King seemed ready to resign to the demands of the barons, Edward took control of the situation.
• // 1265
  Subsequently, he reunited with some of the men he had been estranged before and reconquered Windsor Castle from the rebels. In 1265, he displayed substantial military competence in defeating Simon de Montfort at the Battle of Evesham and treating the insurgents with great barbarity.
• // 1272
  When King Henry died in 1272, Edward succeeded him to the throne with his impressive track record in military service and his proven fortitude to give peace to the country.
• // 1275
  In 1275, he imprisoned Eleanor de Montfort, Simon's daughter, who was to marry Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, prince of Gwynedd.
• // 1282
  In 1282, Llywelyn's younger brother, Dafydd, unexpectedly started a rebellion but it proved to be a disaster as both the brothers were killed shortly afterwards in the battle.
• // 1290
  Edward imposed taxes on the Jewish moneylenders to finance his war to conquer Wales. When the Jews were unable to pay them, he accused them of betrayal and over 300 Jews were executed at the Tower of London, while others were murdered in their homes. Finally in 1290, the King banished all Jews from the country.
• // Nov 1290
  They had several children, of whom five daughters survived into adulthood and only one boy outlived Edward, the future King Edward II. In November 1290, Eleanor died at the age of 49.
• // 1296
  Later, when Scottish nobles who were discontented with the successor Edward chose for their country, started a rebellion, an English army marched into Scotland in 1296, killing many of the inhabitants of Berwick upon Tweed.
• // 1298 To 1305
  The banner of the Scots was taken up by William Wallace, who was defeated by the king at the battle of Falkirk in 1298. Edward placed Scotland in the care of three regents. Later, when the opposition sprang up, Edward cruelly executed the focus of discontent, William Wallace, in 1305.
• // 1299
  In 1299, at the age of 60, Edward I married Margaret of France, the 17-year-old daughter of King Phillip III of France. The couple had two sons—both of whom lived into adulthood—and a daughter, who died as a child.
• // 7th Jul 1307
  In February 1307, on his way to reconquer Scotland, Edward developed dysentery and his condition declined. Edward died on July 7, 1307, at Burgh in Sands and was buried at Westminster Abbey.

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• What is Edward I of England birthday?

  Edward I of England was born at 1239-06-17

• When was Edward I of England died?

  Edward I of England was died at 1307-07-07

• Where was Edward I of England died?

  Edward I of England was died in Burgh by Sands

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  Edward I of England was died at age 68

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  Edward I of England was born in Westminster

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  Edward I of England's nationalities is British

• Who is Edward I of England spouses?

  Edward I of England's spouses is Eleanor of Castile, Margaret of France, Queen of England

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  Edward I of England's siblings is Beatrice of England, Edmund Crouchback

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  Edward I of England's childrens is Edward II of England

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  Edward I of England was the founder/co-founder of Cistercians

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  Edward I of England's religion is Catholicism

• Who is Edward I of England's father?

  Edward I of England's father is Henry III of England

• Who is Edward I of England's mother?

  Edward I of England's mother is Eleanor of Provence

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  Edward I of England is Gemini

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  Edward I of England is famouse as King of England