Post by Sir John on Oct 1, 2009 22:30:42 GMT -5
Known to be a very cruel man Edward the longshanks came to throne in 1272 following Henry the third. You may know of him through the movie Brave heart Which is for the most part historically accurate.
He is known for hanging 280 Jews at one time on a charge of corrupting the coin; and another 15,000 was Robbed of there belongings and forced to leave the country he overtook wales and was the first to name his eldest son The Prince of Wales.
Sir William Wallace For a time gave him a run for his money Until, with a magnificent show of arms, Longshank Slaughtered Wallace's Troops at Falkirk. Wallace was taken captive and tortured To his death. However Wallace's efforts Were to be continued And the Scots found a champion and and deliverer in Robert the Bruce. Though he was a Tyrant Longshanks had taken More land for england and left a larger estate.
He is known for hanging 280 Jews at one time on a charge of corrupting the coin; and another 15,000 was Robbed of there belongings and forced to leave the country he overtook wales and was the first to name his eldest son The Prince of Wales.
Sir William Wallace For a time gave him a run for his money Until, with a magnificent show of arms, Longshank Slaughtered Wallace's Troops at Falkirk. Wallace was taken captive and tortured To his death. However Wallace's efforts Were to be continued And the Scots found a champion and and deliverer in Robert the Bruce. Though he was a Tyrant Longshanks had taken More land for england and left a larger estate.
