Keskaegne Inglismaa (1066-1485)
for England wars were lost, political plots etc.
- Favoured Hugh Despenser with whom he plotted
against the barons
- His humiliated wife, Isabella of France, formed an
alliance in Paris with Roger Mortimer
- In 1263 they defeated Edward II, Despenser and
their army, Isabella became the (unofficial) Queen
- The imprisoned King was given two options to
give up his throne for his son or keep his title and
be sentenced guilty in incompentence resulting in
an appointment of King outside the bloodline
- Before his alleged murder in 1327, he rendered up
his throne for his son
During the first years of Edward III's reign, the
country was still controlled by Isabella and
Mortimer
- When he was 17 years old, he rose up against the
regent, Mortimer, and started to reign the country
himself
Defeated Scotland and claimed himself the heir
of France (the only descendant of Philip IV)