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Noun edward ii has 1 sense
  1. Edward II - King of England from 1307 to 1327 and son of Edward I; was defeated at Bannockburn by the Scots led by Robert the Bruce; was deposed and died in prison (1284-1327)
    --1 is a kind of     King of England, King of Great Britain

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Edward II

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: (historical) The second king of England from the royal house of Plantagenet, reigning from 1307 to 1327.

Usage: Edward II is best known for his turbulent reign and his controversial relationship with his favorite, Piers Gaveston.

Sample Sentence 1: Edward II's reign was characterized by conflicts with the nobility and his inability to effectively govern.

Sample Sentence 2: Many historians believe that Edward II's reign marked a significant decline in the power and influence of the English monarchy.

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