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Also Known As Edward Longshanks
Born June 17, 1239 • City of Westminster • England
Died July 7, 1307 (aged 68) • near Carlisle • England
Title / Office king (1272-1307), England
House / Dynasty house of Plantagenet
Notable Family Members spouse Eleanor of Castile • father Henry III • mother Eleanor of Provence • son Edward II
Role In Crusades • Provisions of Oxford • Model Parliament • Battle of Falkirk

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