# Edward II: A King Out of Place

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Podcast: [Tudors Dynasty & Beyond](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tudors-dynasty-beyond-902223)
Published: 2026-04-30T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/episodes/Edward-II-A-King-Out-of-Place-e3ilh49
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## Resource

Edward II has often been remembered as a king who simply didn’t fit the role he inherited. In this episode, we trace his reign from the shadow of his formidable father, Edward I of England, through the controversies that defined his rule - his favoritism, his relationships, and his uneasy connection with the nobility. Why did his choices spark such intense opposition? And how did a king lose control of his own kingdom? As we follow Edward II’s story to his deposition, something unexpected emerges: a king increasingly aware of his own failures - offering, perhaps, a quiet kind of redemption at the very end. -- Listen to Matt on Gone Medieval! -- BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: SPECIAL EVENT on May 9th with Dr. Steven Veerapon on the medical history of Henry VIII. All the information can be found here: https://henrythetyrant.eventbrite.com -- Host: Rebecca Larson Guest: Matthew Lewis

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