King Edward II of England and Isabella of France were married on January 25, 1308, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. The marriage was arranged years earlier by Edward I and Philip IV of France to secure peace between England and France. although the marriage itself became famously tumultuous and politically significant leading to Isabella's rebellion and eventual deposition of her husband, earning the nickname: She-Wolf.
The marriage deteriorated quickly due to Edward's favoritism towards men like Piers Gaveston, Isabella grew alienated, particularly by the powerful Despenser family, who seized her lands and power. In 1325, Isabella traveled to France and refused to return, forming a political and romantic alliance with exiled nobleman Roger Mortimer. In 1326, Isabella and Mortimer invaded England with mercenaries, gaining swift support from barons and the public. Edward II was captured and forced to abdicate, becoming the first English king ever deposed. He abdicated in favor of his son Edward III. Isabella and Mortimer ruled as regents until Edward III took power in 1330, executing Mortimer; Isabella went on to live on in relative comfort.
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