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Edward I of England

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The result was: scheduled for Wikipedia:Today's featured article/May 6, 2023 by Gog the Mild (talk) 11:59, 2 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Probable portrait in Westminster Abbey
Probable portrait in Westminster Abbey

Edward I was King of England from 1272 to 1307. Involving himself politically under the reign of his father Henry III, Edward briefly sided with a baronial reform movement. After reconciliation with Henry III, Edward defeated the barons and set out to the Holy Land on a crusade in 1270. On his return journey, Edward learned of his father's death; the new King returned to England in 1274 and was crowned in Westminster Abbey. Edward spent his reign reforming English currency and pushing through major legislative reform, in addition to involving himself in conflict with France. Edward conquered Wales and intended to likewise take over Scotland; this ultimately failed. Upon his death, he was succeeded by his son Edward II. Edward has been considered one of the greatest medieval English kings for the achievements of his reign, but some historians have criticised him for his brutal military campaigns and for expelling English Jews. (Full article...)