# Edward I - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-i
Reign: 1272 - 1307
Born-Died: 1239 - 1307
Dynasty: Plantagenets
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_I_of_England

Edward I strengthened royal law and Parliament while pursuing aggressive conquest in Wales and war in Scotland. His reign permanently reshaped the political map of Britain but also imposed heavy fiscal and military burdens.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Henry III](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-iii)
- Succeeded by: [Edward II](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1272 - [Edward I becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1272-edward-i-becomes-king)
- 1277 - [Edward I invades Wales](https://english-history.com/timeline/1277-edward-i-invades-wales)
- 1282 - [Llywelyn ap Gruffudd is killed](https://english-history.com/timeline/1282-llywelyn-ap-gruffudd-is-killed)
- 1283 - [Conquest of Wales is completed](https://english-history.com/timeline/1283-conquest-of-wales-is-completed)
- 1284 - [Statute of Rhuddlan](https://english-history.com/timeline/1284-statute-of-rhuddlan)
- 1290 - [Edward I expels Jews from England](https://english-history.com/timeline/1290-edward-i-expels-jews-from-england)
- 1295 - [Model Parliament](https://english-history.com/timeline/1295-model-parliament)
- 1296 - [Edward I invades Scotland](https://english-history.com/timeline/1296-edward-i-invades-scotland)
- 1297 - [Battle of Stirling Bridge](https://english-history.com/timeline/1297-battle-of-stirling-bridge)
- 1298 - [Battle of Falkirk](https://english-history.com/timeline/1298-battle-of-falkirk)
- 1305 - [William Wallace is executed](https://english-history.com/timeline/1305-william-wallace-is-executed)
- 1306 - [Robert the Bruce is crowned king of Scots](https://english-history.com/timeline/1306-robert-the-bruce-is-crowned-king-of-scots)
- 1307 - [Edward I dies and Edward II succeeds](https://english-history.com/timeline/1307-edward-i-dies-and-edward-ii-succeeds)