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==References == | <p> [[Surnamed]] Longshanks, king of England, born at Westminster, son of Henry III., married [[Eleanor]] ( <i> q. v </i> .) of Castile; came first into prominence in the Barons' War; defeated the nobles at Evesham, and liberated his father; joined the last [[Crusade]] in 1270, and distinguished himself at Acre; returned to [[England]] in 1274 to assume the crown, having been two years previously proclaimed king; during his reign the ascendency of the Church and the nobles received a check, the growing aspiration of the people for a larger share in the affairs of the nation was met by an extended franchise, while the right of [[Parliament]] to regulate taxation was recognised; under his reign [[Wales]] was finally subdued and annexed to England, and a temporary conquest of [[Scotland]] was achieved (1239-1307). </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:17, 15 October 2021
Edward I. [1]
Surnamed Longshanks, king of England, born at Westminster, son of Henry III., married Eleanor ( q. v .) of Castile; came first into prominence in the Barons' War; defeated the nobles at Evesham, and liberated his father; joined the last Crusade in 1270, and distinguished himself at Acre; returned to England in 1274 to assume the crown, having been two years previously proclaimed king; during his reign the ascendency of the Church and the nobles received a check, the growing aspiration of the people for a larger share in the affairs of the nation was met by an extended franchise, while the right of Parliament to regulate taxation was recognised; under his reign Wales was finally subdued and annexed to England, and a temporary conquest of Scotland was achieved (1239-1307).
