Edward I of England Timeline of Events

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Edward I of England

Edward I , also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, was King of England from 1272 to 1307. The first son of Henry III, Edward was involved early in the political intrigues of his father's reign, which included an outright rebellion by the English barons...

Timeline of Events

1272

11.21.1272

Following Henry III of England's death on November 16, his son Prince Edward becomes King of England.

1290

7.18.1290

King Edward I of England issues the Edict of Expulsion, banishing all Jews (numbering about 16,000) from England; this was Tisha B'Av on the Hebrew calendar, a day that commemorates many Jewish calamities.

1291

5.10.1291

Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England.

1295

11.27.1295

The first elected representatives from Lancashire are called to Westminster by King Edward I to attend what later became known as "The Model Parliament".

1296

3.30.1296

Edward I sacks Berwick-upon-Tweed, during armed conflict between Scotland and England.

4.27.1296

Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated by Edward I of England.

1305

8.23.1305

William Wallace, Scottish patriot, is executed for high treason by Edward I of England.