Edward I of England
General
Edward I of England led the final major western expedition to the Holy Land before becoming king of England.
Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Edward I of England |
| Born | 1239 |
| Died | 1307 |
| Era | Late Middle Ages |
| Role | Crusade commander, later king |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of England |
| Known For | Leadership of the Ninth Crusade |
| Major Conflicts | Late crusading campaigns in the Levant |
| Historical Significance | Symbolic endpoint of large western crusading expeditions |
Historical Context
Edward entered a Levantine theater already dominated by Mamluk strategic superiority.
Role in Key Events
He led operations documented as Lord Edward's Crusade, 1271-1272.
Legacy
His crusade highlights the transition from offensive crusading to defensive survival in the region.
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