'''Edward I''' (1239-1307), [[king]] of [[England]] (1272-1307) was the embodiment of many of the perceptions and ideals of the [[medieval]] king. He was very tall (nicknamed “Longshanks”), [[intelligence|intelligent]], articulate and at his succession, already an experienced battle commander, having been the architect of the victory over [[Simon de Montfort]] at [[Evesham]] in 1265 and distinguishing himself in action during the truncated [[Eighth Crusade]] (1270). | '''Edward I''' (1239-1307), [[king]] of [[England]] (1272-1307) was the embodiment of many of the perceptions and ideals of the [[medieval]] king. He was very tall (nicknamed “Longshanks”), [[intelligence|intelligent]], articulate and at his succession, already an experienced battle commander, having been the architect of the victory over [[Simon de Montfort]] at [[Evesham]] in 1265 and distinguishing himself in action during the truncated [[Eighth Crusade]] (1270). |