EDWARD II PLANTAGENET got the throne at the age of 23 years. He was the 6th Plantagenet king, in a line that began with the reign of Henry II.Between the strong reigns of his father Edward I and son Edward III, the reign of Edward II was considered to be disastrous for England, marked by alleged incompetence, political squabbling and military defeats. Hated by his wife Isabella, daughter of Philip IV of France,as he was bisexual,he was murdered at the age of 43 by her and her lover Mortimer.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine inherited her father's lands in 1137, and married Louis VII of France that same year. Their marriage was annulled in 1152. She then married Henry II of England, bearing him eight children including sons Richard (the Lion-Hearted) and John who would both become king. Eleanor promoted courtly culture, including troubadour songs, and was a savvy military adviser to her sons.
SIR EDMUND DE LA POLE, EARL OF SUFFOLK BORN: c. 1474 EXECUTED: 4 MAY 1513 Son of John de la Pole and Elizabeth Plantagenet (sister of Edward IV) and had a claim to the throne as a descendent of Edward III. Initially supported Henry VII but then conspired with Emperor Maximilian. Brother of John and Richard. Imprisoned by Henry VII and later executed in Henry VIII's reign with no trial. The last Plantagenet.
House of: Plantagenet Ascended to the throne: November 20, 1272 aged 33 years Crowned: August 19, 1274 at Westminster Abbey Married: (1) Eleanor, Daughter of Ferdinand III of Castile, (2) Margaret, Daughter of Philip III of France Children: Six sons including Edward II,and twelve daughters Died: July 7, 1307 at Burgh-by-Sands, Nr Carlisle, Cumbria, aged 68 years, and 19 days
