Edward II of England
Edward II (April 25, 1284–1327) of Caernarfon, was King of England from 1307 until he was removed from the throne in January 1327. His tendency to ignore his nobility, in favour of low-born favorites, led to political trouble and eventually to his removal from the throne. He is most remembered for a story about his alleged murder, which was linked to his reliance on the corrupt family of Hugh le Despenser, which has been seen by some as evidence of his homosexuality.
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| Reign | 8 July 1307 – 20 January 1327 |
| Coronation | 25 February 1308 |
| Predecessor | Edward I |
| Successor | Edward III |
| Born | 25 April 1284 Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales |
| Died | 21 September 1327 (aged 43) Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire |
| Burial | 20 December 1327 Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, England |
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| House | Plantagenet |
| Father | Edward I, King of England |
| Mother | Eleanor of Castile |
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