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Though no written proof exists, it is assumed that this arrangement was agreed on before Edward's departure. [82] Historians in the 20th and 21st centuries have conducted extensive research on Edward and his reign. [309] Most have concluded this was a highly significant period in English medieval history, some going further and describing Edward as one of the great medieval kings, [232] although most also agree that his final years were less successful than his early decades in power. [310] [311] [312] G. Templeman argued in his 1950 historiographical essay that "it is generally recognized that Edward I deserves a high place in the history of medieval England". [313] More recently, Michael Prestwich argued that "Edward was a formidable king; his reign, with both its successes and its disappointments, a great one," and he was "without doubt one of the greatest rulers of his time", and John Gillingham suggests that "no king of England had a greater impact on the peoples of Britain than Edward I" and that "modern historians of the English state ... have always recognized Edward I's reign as pivotal." [310] [312] Fred Cazel similarly comments that "no-one can doubt the greatness of the reign". [314] Most recently, Andrew Spencer has agreed with Prestwich, arguing that Edward's reign "was indeed ... a great one", and Caroline Burt states that "Edward I was without a doubt one of the greatest kings to rule England". [315] Holmes, Clive (1980), "The County Community in Stuart Historiography", Journal of British Studies, vol.19, no.1, pp.54–73, doi: 10.1086/385755

The official style of Charles I as king in England was "Charles, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, etc." [331] The style "of France" was only nominal, and was used by every English monarch from Edward III to George III, regardless of the amount of French territory actually controlled. [332] The authors of his death warrant called him "Charles Stuart, King of England". [333] Honours Stevenson, David (1973), The Scottish Revolution 1637–1644, Newton Abbot: David & Charles, ISBN 0-7153-6302-6 Mitchell, Jolyon (2012), Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-1916-4244-9 Hamilton, J.S. (2010). The Plantagenets: History of a Dynasty. Continuum. ISBN 978-1-4411-5712-6. OL 28013041M.Edward spent much of his reign reforming royal administration and common law. Through an extensive legal inquiry, he investigated the tenure of several feudal liberties. The law was reformed through a series of statutes regulating criminal and property law, but the King's attention was increasingly drawn toward military affairs. After suppressing a minor conflict in Wales in 1276–77, Edward responded to a second one in 1282–83 by conquering Wales. He then established English rule, built castles and towns in the countryside and settled them with English people. After the death of the heir to the Scottish throne, Edward was invited to arbitrate a succession dispute. He claimed feudal suzerainty over Scotland and invaded the country, and the ensuing First Scottish War of Independence continued after his death. Simultaneously, Edward found himself at war with France (a Scottish ally) after King Philip IV confiscated the Duchy of Gascony. The duchy was eventually recovered but the conflict relieved English military pressure against Scotland. By the mid-1290s, extensive military campaigns required high levels of taxation and this met with both lay and ecclesiastical opposition. When the King died in 1307, he left to his son EdwardII a war with Scotland and other financial and political burdens. Charles had nine children, two of whom eventually succeeded as king, and two of whom died at or shortly after birth. [338] Name There is a great difference between English and Scottish historiography on King Edward. [321] G. W. S. Barrow, in his biography of Robert the Bruce, accused Edward of ruthlessly exploiting the leaderless state of Scotland to obtain a feudal superiority over the kingdom followed by his determination to reduce it to nothing more than an English possession. [322] Modern commentators have conflicting opinions on whether Edward's conquest of Wales was warranted. Contemporary English historians were firmly in favour of the King's campaigns there. Morris takes the position that the poor condition of Wales would have allowed England to dominate it at some point or another, whether by direct conquest or through natural deterioration. [323] Family [ edit ] First marriage [ edit ] Stone sculptures of Edward (left) and Eleanor (right) at Lincoln Cathedral

Two years later, he married Anne of Denmark. Happy together at first they had three sons and four daughters, but gradually drifted apart. See also: Competitors for the Crown of Scotland The Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey was commissioned by Edward in 1296 to house the Stone of Scone and has been used for coronations for over 700 years. [149] Their hostility was summarised in 1641 by Francis Rous, "For Arminianism is the span of a Papist, and if you mark it well, you shall see an Arminian reaching to a Papist, a Papist to a Jesuit, a Jesuit to the Pope, and the other to the King of Spain. And having kindled fire in our neighbours, they now seek to set on flame this kingdom also." [107] no earthly power can justly call me (who am your King) in question as a delinquent... this day's proceeding cannot be warranted by God's laws; for, on the contrary, the authority of obedience unto Kings is clearly warranted, and strictly commanded in both the Old and New Testament... for the law of this land, I am no less confident, that no learned lawyer will affirm that an impeachment can lie against the King, they all going in his name: and one of their maxims is, that the King can do no wrong... the higher House is totally excluded; and for the House of Commons, it is too well known that the major part of them are detained or deterred from sitting... the arms I took up were only to defend the fundamental laws of this kingdom against those who have supposed my power hath totally changed the ancient government. [272] Russell, Conrad (1990), The Causes of the English Civil War, Oxford: Clarendon Press, ISBN 978-0-1982-2141-8Yorke, Philip Chesney (1911). "Charles I. (King of England)". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol.5 (11thed.). pp.906–912. Wedgwood, Cicely Veronica (1964), A Coffin for King Charles: The Trial and Execution of Charles I, London: Macmillan December 1600 – 27 March 1625: Duke of Albany, Marquess of Ormonde, Earl of Ross and Lord Ardmannoch [330] Sharpe, Kevin (1992), The Personal Rule of Charles I, New Haven & London: Yale University Press, ISBN 0-3000-5688-5 Even though as many as fourteen claimants put forward their claims to the title, the foremost competitors were John Balliol and Robert de Brus, 5th Lord of Annandale. [158] The Scottish magnates made a request to Edward to conduct the proceedings and administer the outcome, but not to arbitrate in the dispute. The actual decision would be made by 104 auditors–40 appointed by Balliol, 40 by Brus and the remaining 24 selected by Edward from senior members of the Scottish political community. [159] At Birgham, with the prospect of a personal union between the two realms, the question of suzerainty had not been of great importance to Edward. Now he insisted that, if he were to settle the contest, he had to be fully recognised as Scotland's feudal overlord. [160] The Scots were reluctant to make such a concession, and replied that since the country had no king, no one had the authority to make this decision. [161] This problem was circumvented when the competitors agreed that the realm would be handed over to Edward until a rightful heir had been found. [162] After a lengthy hearing, a decision was made in favour of John Balliol on 17November 1292. [163] [n]