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 Edward I, b. June 17, 1239, d. July 7, 1307, king of England (1272-1307)
completed the conquest of Wales and temporarily subdued Scotland. He was the
eldest son of HENRY III. In 1254 he was made duke of Gascony and married
Eleanor of Castile.
In contrast to his father, Edward showed
masterfulness in the disputes with the English barons following the
governmental reforms instituted by the Provisions of Oxford (1258). He
supported Simon de MONTFORT in 1259 but later changed sides.
He fought for
the king at the Battle of Lewes (1264) and himself defeated Montfort
decisively at Evesham (1265), restoring royal power. In 1271-72 he was on
crusade at Acre. During the years from 1272, when Edward succeeded his
father, to 1290 striking achievements occurred. Edward conquered the Welsh
principality of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd in devastating campaigns in 1277 and
1282-83 and built massive castles to keep it secure.
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