Which Edward? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Edward II

It was widely thought that Edward II preferred the company of his male favourites to that of his wife, Isabella. Edward was deposed in favour of his 14-year-old son in January 1327 and in September of the same year, probably on the orders of Roger Mortimer and Queen Isabella, Edward was allegedly put to death "without marking his body," by having a red hot poker inserted into his bowels.

Answer: Edward V

Edward's father, Edward IV, was something of a ladies' man and had apparently entered into a marriage contract early in his reign with a certain widow by the name of Lady Eleanor Butler. His later marriage to Elizabeth Woodville was therefore considered invalid, as in those days a betrothal was regarded as a legal commitment.

Answer: Edward VIII

Known as David to his family, Edward VIII famously abdicated on 11th December 1936 so that he could wed the twice married American divorcee, Wallis Simpson.

Answer: Edward VI

The longed-for son of Henry VIII, Edward was never very strong and when it became clear that he would not survive too long, the machinations began amongst his relatives and courtiers to secure the throne. He was persuaded to will the crown to Lady Jane Grey, who was proclaimed Queen on 10th July 1553, four days after Edward's death.

Answer: Edward I

Also known as 'Longshanks' and 'the Lawgiver,' Edward revised the legal system, dismissing corrupt judges and appointing Justices of the Peace. In 1295, he summoned the 'Model Parliament' so forming the basis of Britain's legal and political establishment.

Answer: Edward IV

During the first part of his reign Edward was happy to let his cousin, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick effectively rule the kingdom while Edward himelf worked on reducing the debts of the Crown. However, they came to blows after Warwick forced Edward into exile in Holland. Edward returned to reclaim his crown and killed Warwick in 1471.

Answer: Edward I

By expelling all Jews, thought of as being the killers of Christ, in 1290 Edward cut off a source of revenue, although probably by that time they had all been over taxed to the point of poverty anyway. All their assets were seized and they were not allowed back into the country until 1655.

Answer: Edward III

Having been enthralled by the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Edward III tried to recapture the atmosphere of Camelot in his own Court and founded the Order of the Garter to commemorate the Arthurian Knights. The Order was conferred upon his eldest son, Edward, in 1348 and remains the highest of the chivalric Orders in Britain.

Answer: Edward III

Their eldest son, also Edward, known as the Black Prince because of the colour of his armour, died a year before his father, so passing the crown to his own son, Richard. John of Gaunt's son became Henry IV.

Answer: Edward VII

Edward had a strained relationship with his mother, Queen Victoria, who did not have a very high opinion of her heir and would not allow him to take any part in matters of state. Subsequently, he spent time enjoying himself, which often resulted in scandals, most of which his household and the government were able to keep under wraps. Twice they failed and the Prince had to appear in Court.

In 1870, he was a witness in the divorce case of Sir Charles and Lady Mordaunt (Lady Mordaunt having admitted to committing adultery with the Prince as well as several of his friends). Twenty years later, in 1890, Edward was in court again, this time caught up in an illegal gambling case.