# Edward I becomes king (1272)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1272-edward-i-becomes-king
Categories: ruler-change

Edward succeeded Henry III while returning from crusade. Within the broader Medieval Kingdoms period, the English, Scottish and Welsh polities were reshaped by conquest, parliamentary development, dynastic conflict, plague and long wars with France. This event is placed at 1272 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His reign transformed law and Parliament and launched major wars in Wales and Scotland.

## Why it matters
His reign transformed law and Parliament and launched major wars in Wales and Scotland.

Ruler at the time: [Edward I](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Edward I becomes king](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Edward+I+becomes+king&go=Go)
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- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)