King Edward II
(1284-1327), Reigned 1307-27Sitter associated with 26 portraits
The son of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile, Edward II was an unpopular king who faced frequent unrest among the nobility. He was King of England from 1307 until deposed in January 1327 and later murdered at Berkeley Castle. His tendency to ignore his nobility in favour of low-born favourites led to constant political unrest and his eventual deposition. Edward is perhaps best remembered for his supposed murder and his alleged homosexuality. Edward II was the first monarch to establish colleges in the universities of Oxford and Cambridge; he founded Cambridge's King's Hall in 1317 and gave Oxford's Oriel College its royal charter in 1326.
by John Faber Sr, published by Henry Parker
mezzotint, published circa 1762-1775
NPG D19149
probably after William Faithorne
line engraving, late 18th-early 19th century? (early 1640s)
NPG D33892
by John Goldar
line engraving, published 1787
NPG D5009
'Statues in the New Palace at Westminster'
published by Illustrated London News
wood engraving, published 10 February 1855
NPG D47365
published by John Player & Sons, after George Vertue
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D48120
by Pierre François Basan, published by Odieuvre, after George Vertue
engraving, published 1748
NPG D19322
Related People
- King Edward I (father)
- King Edward III (son)
- Eleanor of Castile (mother)
- Isabella of France (wife)
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