Edward I
Hammer of Scots
Edward I was King of England from 1272 to 1307, known for his military campaigns to conquer Wales and Scotland.
His attempt to subjugate Scotland sparked the Wars of Scottish Independence.
He expelled England's Jewish population in 1290 and strengthened royal administration and common law.
Called "Longshanks" for his height and "Hammer of the Scots" for his brutal Scottish campaigns.
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