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EDWARD II (1284-1327), king of [[England]] (1307-1327) had all the physical attributes of his father but few of the mental and emotional requirements for kingship. He was good-looking and athletic, and seemingly intelligent, however his sporting skills did not extend to the knightly arts; and his cultural pursuits were for his own entertainment rather than any endowment to the realm.

'''EDWARD II''' (1284-1327), king of [[England]] (1307-1327) had all the physical attributes of his father but few of the mental and emotional requirements for kingship. He was good-looking and athletic, and seemingly intelligent, however his sporting skills did not extend to the knightly arts; and his cultural pursuits were for his own entertainment rather than any endowment to the realm.

[[Edward I]] had had a sense of duty and a belief in the importance of good governance and the importance of the feudal system. His son showed more interest in a series of favourites (and a strange interest in the work of artisans and craftsmen) than the interests of the realm. This (whether homosexually inspired or not) and his complete lack of political nous were to lead to his downfall. The state of the realm at his succession was no help. Huge debts and the unfinished war in Scotland needed proper attention.  

[[Edward I]] had had a sense of duty and a belief in the importance of good governance and the importance of the feudal system. His son showed more interest in a series of favourites (and a strange interest in the work of artisans and craftsmen) than the interests of the realm. This (whether homosexually inspired or not) and his complete lack of political nous were to lead to his downfall. The state of the realm at his succession was no help. Huge debts and the unfinished war in Scotland needed proper attention.  

References:

== References ==

• The Oxford Companion to English History

* The Oxford Companion to English History

• The Plantaganet Encyclopedia

* The Plantaganet Encyclopedia

[[Category:United Kingdom Monarchs]]

[[Category:United Kingdom Monarchs]]

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