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Isabella of France

noun

  1. 1292–1358, wife (1308–27) of Edward II of England, whom, aided by her lover, Roger de Mortimer, she deposed; mother of Edward III

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Edward II was married to Isabella of France but was openly in a long-term relationship with knight Sir Piers Gaveston.

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The one person who Gaveston seemed to show respect to was Edward's wife, Isabella of France.

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Who can forget Edward II, his beloved Piers Gaveston and Edward's neglected child bride, Isabella of France?

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King Edward II was widely rumored to be romantically involved with his squire and companion Piers Gaveston, despite his marriage to Isabella of France, who is remembered as a cruel but beautiful queen.

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An attempt at reconciliation even took place on the marriage of Richard II. with Isabella of France, daughter of Charles VI.

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