 Edward was born June 17  Edward was made Duke of Gascony  1259 – supported Simon Montfort but later changed sides  1265 – Defeated Montfort at Evesham restoring royal power  – Eight Crusade  Edward conquered Welsh Principality  1290 – Edward chose John De Ballol as his successor and claimed rule of Scotland  1297 – Attacked France but pulled back because of rebellion in Scotland  1303 – Signed treaty stating his retirement involving the control of Gascony  1307 – Edward died and only half of Scotland was conquered

His Reign began in England after the death of his father. He then conquered Wales and parts of Scotland. Edward also became Duke of Gascony

 In the thirteenth century when Edward the first was in reign the period was known as the `Period of Definition`  During the 13 th century the Pope became a major role in the church. But through this there was conflict between the Pope and the Kings or royalty.  There was population growth as there is in ever era. This also meaning that there was more farmland to be used, so more products and even more trade  But there was also a major change in the government. Government Bureaucracy became a main component.

 Edward the first was the son of Henry the third, after the death of his father in 1272 he was crowned king. He then conquered Wales and parts of Scotland. He went through struggles with rebellion and the want and need for money.  Edward also had an impact on legal matters, such as enforcing the power of kings and encouraging the justice within the legal system.

Edward was also Duke of Gascony. He married his second cousin to settle rights involving Gascony. He was also involved in the eighth Crusade, which was only partly successful because they pulled back and gained trade with Tunis. But Edward was not greatly involved in the eighth Crusade.

 Eyeglasses were though of in 1268 by Roger bacon, although magnifying glasses were already in use in Europe and China his was the first idea to enhance personal vision.  The Mechanical Clocks and the Spinning Wheel were invented in the 13 th century as well.

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