Who was Edward I?
Q: Who was Edward I?
A: Edward I was a Plantagenet King of England who reigned from 21 November 1272 until his death in 1307.
Q: Who were Edward I's parents?
A: Edward I's mother was Queen Eleanor of Provence and his father was King Henry III of England.
Q: What did Edward do to defend his father's crown?
A: As a younger man, Edward fought against Simon de Montfort in defence of his father's crown.
Q: What did he do on a Crusade?
A: On a Crusade, Edward went on an expedition to the Holy Land with other Christian knights.
Q: How did he improve the laws and make Parliament more important?
A: As a ruler, he improved the laws and made Parliament regular, and more important by giving it greater power over taxation and law-making decisions.
Q: How did he conquer Wales?
A: He conquered Wales by subduing them through brutal policies such as building castles throughout their land.
Q: How did he control Scotland during his lifetime?
A: He determined to control Scotland through puppet kings and just managed to do it during his lifetime by installing Scottish lords loyal to him as rulers in various regions.
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