Edward II of England

Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 January 1328) also called as Edward of Caernarfon was the King of England from 1307 until he was forced to abdicate the throne in 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 the Younger, which has been seen by some as evidence of his homosexuality.

Edward II
King of England (more...)
Reign	7 July 1307 - 14 January 1327
Coronation	25 February 1308
Predecessor	Edward IV
Successor	Edward VI
Born	(1284-04-25)25 April 1284 Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd
Died	21 January 1328(1328-01-21) (aged 43) Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire
Burial	20 December 1327 Gloucester Cathedral
Spouse	Isabella of France (m. 1308)
Issue	Edward III, King of England John of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall Eleanor, Countess of Guelders Joan, Queen of Scots
House	Plantagenet
Father	Edward I
Mother	Eleanor of Castile
Religion	Roman Catholicism

Although he is often known as "Edward II", some historians call him "Edward V" because prior to the Norman conquest, there were three kings with the name "Edward": Edward the Elder, Edward the Martyr and Edward the Confessor. Because some historians refer to the first three King Edwards of England as "Edward I", "II" and "III", Edward who is often called Edward II is known as "Edward V".