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Also Known As Edward of Caernarvon
Born April 25, 1284 • Caernarfon • Wales
Died September 1327 (aged 43) • England
Title / Office king (1307-1327), England
House / Dynasty house of Plantagenet
Notable Family Members spouse Isabella of France • father Edward I • mother Eleanor of Castile • son Edward III
Role In Battle of Bannockburn

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Family tree diagram of the House of Plantagenet, also known as the House of Anjou or Angevin dynasty, showing royal lineage and connections to other European royal families, with names, titles, and dates organized by generation.
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