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Beaumaris Castle

An aerial view of Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Wales. Built from the 13th century CE by Edward I (r. 1272-1307 CE), it is considered one of the finest examples of a medieval castle with concentric defensive walls.

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On This Day In Royal History . 28 November 1290 . Eleanor of Castile died . 👑 Eleanor was the first queen consort of king Edward I of England. . ◼ Shortly after the birth of her fifteenth child (she had at least sixteen known pregnancies), Beatrice, Eleanor’s health began to deteriorate. In 1287, while she was in Gascony she suffered from a double quartan fever, which was possibly a strain of malaria. . ◼ In the autumn of 1290, The King & Queen travelled towards Lincoln, Eleanor was unwell with a feverish illness, probably a recurrence of the quartan fever of 1287. Eleanor’s condition worsened as they reached the village of Harby, in Nottinghamshire, & she died there, with Edward at her bedside on the evening of the 28th November 1290, aged 49. . . . . #OnThisDayInHistory #thisdayinhistory #theyear1290 #d28nov #Eleanorofcastile #history #houseofIvrea #EnglishMonarchy EleanorsCross #Plantagenet #Houseofplantagenet #Thequeen #BritishMonarchy #RoyalHistory #medieval #medievalhistory #medievalqueen #medievalart #Onthisday #Kingedwardi #EdwardI #plantagenets #queenofengland #Historyfacts #England #Historicengland #otd #RoyalHistory #OnThisDay (at Harby, Nottinghamshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIJn9yaj3j2/?igshid=341kbf8j2som

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A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain Kindle edition.

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This is the first major biography for a generation of a truly formidable king. Edward I is familiar to millions as 'Longshanks', conqueror of Scotland and nemesis of Sir William Wallace ('Braveheart'). Edward was born to rule England, but believed that it was his right to rule all of Britain. His reign was one of the most dramatic of the entire Middle Ages, leading to war and conquest on an unprecedented scale, and leaving a legacy of division that has lasted from his day to our own.

In his astonishingly action-packed life, Edward defeated and killed the famous Simon de Montfort in battle; travelled across Europe to the Holy Land on crusade; conquered Wales, extinguishing forever its native rulers, and constructed - at Conwy, Harlech, Beaumaris and Caernarfon - the most magnificent chain of castles ever created. After the death of his first wife he erected the Eleanor Crosses - the grandest funeral monuments ever fashioned for an English monarch.

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The Fall of Stirling Castle: Edward I Unleashes the War Wolf

During the Wars of Scottish Independence, King Edward I of England captured Stirling Castle on July 24, 1304, after a long siege against Scottish forces. The mighty fortress, one of Scotland’s most important strongholds, finally fell after Edward deployed his enormous siege engine known as the War Wolf—one of the largest trebuchets ever recorded.

The War Wolf was built to destroy the castle’s defenses, but its arrival was so intimidating that the Scottish defenders attempted to surrender before it was used. Edward reportedly refused their offer until the massive machine had been assembled and demonstrated its power, sending a clear message of English dominance.

The fall of Stirling Castle was a major victory for Edward I, temporarily securing English control over Scotland. However, Scottish resistance continued, and the struggle for independence would eventually be led by figures such as Robert the Bruce, leading to Scotland’s renewed fight for freedom.

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The Battle of Falkirk: Edward I Defeats William Wallace

On July 22, 1298, one of the most famous battles of the Wars of Scottish Independence took place at Falkirk, Scotland. King Edward I of England led a powerful army against the forces of Scottish leader William Wallace, who had risen to prominence after the victory at Stirling Bridge the previous year.

The English army used devastating volleys of longbow fire to break apart the Scottish schiltrons—large defensive formations of tightly packed spearmen. Despite fierce resistance from the Scots, Edward’s cavalry and archers overwhelmed Wallace’s forces, securing a major victory for England.

The defeat weakened Wallace’s military influence, though the struggle for Scottish independence continued for decades. The Battle of Falkirk remains a defining moment in the long conflict between England and Scotland, highlighting the power of medieval tactics, leadership, and determination.

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Edward I Issues the Edict of Expulsion Against England’s Jews

On July 18, 1290, King Edward I of England issued the Edict of Expulsion, ordering all Jews to leave the Kingdom of England. The decree forced an estimated 16,000 Jewish men, women, and children to abandon their homes, businesses, and communities, marking the first major national expulsion of Jews from a European kingdom.

The expulsion followed years of increasing restrictions and persecution. Edward’s government had already imposed heavy taxation on Jewish communities, restricted their financial activities, and promoted anti-Jewish policies influenced by religious prejudice and political pressures. After the Crown gained financially from confiscating Jewish property and debts, the order required Jews to leave England by November 1, 1290.

The expelled communities scattered across Europe, with many seeking refuge in France and other neighboring regions. The Edict of Expulsion remained in effect for nearly four centuries until Jews were officially allowed to return to England under Oliver Cromwell’s government in the 1650s. The event stands as a significant and painful chapter in the history of medieval England and European Jewish life.

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Death of Edmund Mortimer, 2nd Baron Mortimer

Edmund Mortimer, 2nd Baron Mortimer, a powerful English nobleman of the late 13th century, died on July 17, 1304. Born around 1251, he was a member of the influential Mortimer family, a dynasty that would become one of the most important noble houses in medieval England and later play a major role in the politics of the 14th century.

Mortimer inherited his father’s lands and title in 1282 and became a leading figure in the Welsh Marches, the turbulent border region between England and Wales. He served King Edward I during the conquest of Wales, helping expand royal authority and strengthening the Mortimer family’s position as one of the crown’s most powerful supporters.

His marriage to Margaret de Fiennes and his extensive estates further increased the influence of the Mortimers. After his death, his son Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, would rise to even greater prominence, becoming a key political figure during the reign of Edward II and the overthrow of the king.

Edmund Mortimer’s life reflected the growing power of medieval English barons, whose military strength, territorial wealth, and political alliances shaped the course of the kingdom during the Middle Ages.

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Edward I’s Siege of Caerlaverock Castle

On July 10, 1300, King Edward I of England began a major siege against Caerlaverock Castle during his campaign to conquer Scotland. The powerful English army surrounded the Scottish stronghold, beginning a five-day assault against its defenders, who refused to surrender without honorable terms.

Frustrated by the garrison’s resistance, Edward ordered the use of powerful medieval siege weapons, including battering rams and trebuchet catapults that hurled massive stones against the castle walls. After the defenders were defeated, the king commanded the destruction of the fortress and the pulling down of its walls, leaving Caerlaverock as a symbol of the brutal warfare of the Wars of Scottish Independence.