Edward I
Edward I ( 1239 – 1307 )King of England ( 1272 – 1307 ), in succession to his father Henry III . He was married to Eleanor of Castile ( 1254 ), then to Margaret of France ( 1299 ). Edward's reputation as a successful ruler rests on his military and legal skills (for which he was called “the English Justinian ”). His military achievements, which were motivated by a determination to extend royal power, included the defeat of Simon de Montfort ( 1265 ), the conquest of Wales ( 1277 –...
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