# Edward I dies and Edward II succeeds (1307)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1307-edward-i-dies-and-edward-ii-succeeds
Categories: ruler-change

Edward I died while campaigning against Scotland. 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 1307 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His less effective successor inherited unresolved wars and growing baronial opposition.

## Why it matters
His less effective successor inherited unresolved wars and growing baronial opposition.

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

## Sources
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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/)