Edward I’s first campaign in Wales
I can explain why Edward I launched a campaign in Wales in 1277.
Edward I’s first campaign in Wales
I can explain why Edward I launched a campaign in Wales in 1277.
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Key learning points
- Edward I wanted to be overlord of all Britain.
- Wales was divided between Welsh princes, the Marcher lords and the English king.
- Llywelyn ap Gruffudd conquered two-thirds of Wales and was known as the Prince of Wales.
- Llywelyn refused to renew his homage to Edward I.
- Edward I defeated the Welsh princes and Llewellyn finally paid homage in 1278.
Keywords
Overlord - overlord is the lord ranking above other lords in the feudal system, they ruled through their vassals, rather than direct rule
Britain - Britain is the name for England, Scotland, and Wales
Conquest - conquest is to take control of foreign land by force
Marcher - a Marcher lord was a noble appointed by the king of England to guard the border (known as the Welsh Marches) between England and Wales
Homage - paying homage is to publicly submit and swear an oath of fealty to someone above you in the feudal system
Common misconception
Britain and England are terms which describe the same area.
Britain is the name for England, Scotland, and Wales.
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