Chapter 12

GAVESTON, THE ORDAINERS, AND BANNOCKBURN.

Character of Edward II. 1307. Peter Gaveston Earl of Cornwall 25 Jan., 1308. Marriage of Edward with Isabella of France 25 Feb. Coronation of Edward II. Power and unpopularity of Gaveston 8 May. Gaveston exiled July 1309. Return of Gaveston condoned by Parliament at Stamford 1310. Renewal of the opposition of the barons to Gaveston 16 Mar. Appointment of the lords ordainers Sept. Abortive campaign against the Scots Character and policy of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster 1311. The ordinances Nov., 1311, Jan., 1312. Gaveston's second exile and return The earls at war against Edward and Gaveston Gaveston's surrender at Scarborough 19 June, 1312. Murder of Gaveston Consequent break up of the baronial party Oct., 1313. Edward and Lancaster reconciled May. Death of Archbishop Winchelsea 1312. Fall of the Templars Walter Reynolds Archbishop of Canterbury Complaints of papal abuses Progress of Bruce's power in Scotland 1314. The siege of Stirling An army collected for its relief 24 June, Battle of Bannockburn The results of the battle