Intelligent and impatient, Edward proved to be a highly effective king. The reign of his father, Henry III, was marked by internal instability and military failure. Upon succeeding to the throne ...

He didn’t smash up TVs, they weren’t invented yet, he smashed up Scotland. Edward was a King who had fought wars all his life – he had just conquered Wales - but he didn’t need to conquer ...

“I sometimes get visits from Swedish King Edward fans. He’s even on a stamp!” he added. Mr Impens said people now see him as a brilliant breeder, but fewer than 1% of horses will turn out to ...

Scotland's History Articles Edward I, King of England. Born 1239, died 1307. Reign 1272 – 1307 One of the most effective English kings, Edward was also one of Scotland's greatest adversaries.