Definitions for "Edward II"
(1284-1327) Fourth son of Edward I, he became king in 1307. His reign was marred by continual feuding with his barons because of his relationship with Piers Gaveston, a Gascon noble to whom he gave the earldom of Cornwall, and with another favourite, Hugh Despenser. He suffered a humiliating defeat at the battle of Bannockburn in 1314, and was eventually overthrown by his French wife Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer. He was murdered at Berkeley Castle.
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)
Edward II (aka Edward II and the Red Hot Polkas and EII) were a UK band which played a fusion of reggae and English folk music. They went through several line-up changes but were a seven-piece for much of their career.They split up in 1999.