Invasion of England (1326)
The invasion of England in 1326 by the country's queen, Isabella of France, and her lover, Roger Mortimer, led to the capture and executions of Hugh Despenser the Younger and Hugh Despenser the Elder and the abdication of Isabella's husband, King Edward II. It brought an end to the insurrection and civil war.
| Isabella and Mortimer's campaign | |||||||
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Isabella's Campaign (green) and the Royalist retreat (brown) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Royalists |
Supported by: County of Hainaut | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Edward II (POW) Hugh Despenser the Younger Hugh Despenser the Elder Earl of Arundel |
Isabella of France Roger Mortimer Earl of Leicester Earl of Norfolk Earl of Kent | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | 1,500 (invasion) | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
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