5 Questions
Who was the favourite of Isabella's husband, Edward, during the early years of their marriage?
Piers Gaveston
What was the outcome of the conflict between Edward and the barons regarding Piers Gaveston?
Piers was killed by the barons
What was the result of Edward's attempt to take revenge on the barons after Piers Gaveston's death?
The Despenser War broke out
At what age did Isabella arrive in England?
12
By what year had Isabella's marriage to Edward reached a breaking point?
1325
Study Notes
Isabella's Arrival and Early Years in England
- Isabella arrived in England at the age of 12, during a period of growing conflict between the king and powerful baronial factions.
- Isabella's husband, Edward, was notorious for his patronage of Piers Gaveston, a favorite of the king.
Isabella's Relationship with Piers Gaveston
- Isabella supported Edward during the early years of their marriage, forming a working relationship with Piers Gaveston.
- Isabella used her relationship with the French monarchy to bolster her own authority and power.
The Death of Piers Gaveston and the Rise of Hugh Despenser
- Piers Gaveston was killed by the barons in 1312.
- After Gaveston's death, Edward turned to a new favorite, Hugh Despenser the Younger.
- Edward attempted to take revenge on the barons, resulting in the Despenser War and a period of internal repression across England.
Isabella's Marriage to Edward and the Rise of Hugh Despenser
- Isabella could not tolerate Hugh Despenser, and by 1325, her marriage to Edward was at a breaking point.
- The rise of Hugh Despenser led to a deterioration in Isabella's relationship with Edward.
This quiz is about the life and reign of Queen Isabella and her husband King Edward II. It covers their relationships, power struggles, and conflicts during their time in England.
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