Edward I-III, Richard II, the Peasant Revolt

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Edward I-III, Richard II, the Peasant Revolt

• Anna Maria Viinalass
• 10.B

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Edward I (1239 1307)

• Edward Longshanks
• John Lacklands grandson
• A man of authority
• brought Wales and Scotland under English control
• Good relations with the king of France Philip IV

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Edward II (1284-1327)

• homosexual
• Isabella Edward II (Isabella- daughter of
  Philip IV)
• Consequences of this marriage
• Isabella Roger Mortimer (ruled 3 years)
• Edward II forced to abdicate

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Edward III (1312-1377)

• Seized power in 1330
• England - the most efficient military power in
  Europe
• 100 Years War (1337-1453)
• Expensive king
• Black Death
• Order of the Garter
• code of chivalry
• Son - The Black Prince

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Richard II (1367 1400)

• 11 years old
• Uncle John ruled instead of him (duke of
  Lancaster)
• Hadnt got skills
• Unpopular- taxes

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The Peasants Revolt (1381)

• Lasted for 4 weeks
• Peasants poor townspeople
• Peasants took control of much London
• Wat Tyler and other leaders were killed
• Richards promises
• Discontent with the state and the church

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The Black Prince (1330 1376)

• no record of this name being used during his
  lifetime
• black armour
• instead known as Edward of Woodstock, after his
  place of birth
• Richard Grafton's "Chronicle of England
• origin - uncertain

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Information

• www.wikipedia.org
• http//www.bbc.co.uk/history/british
• http//www.middle-ages.org.uk
• http//britishstudies.pbworks.com
• http//en.academic.ru
• http//gatekeepkey.org

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