Piers Gaveston: The Rise and Fall of Edward II's Controversial Companion (opens in new tab)

The story of Piers Gaveston and Edward II is one of the great tragedies of medieval England, providing fodder for later storytellers like Christopher Marlowe. How a friendship - or possibly even a love affair - between two men alienated a king from his barons, creating a rift that would change the course of English history. Learn more about the rise and tragic fall of Piers Gaveston, Edward II's controversial companion.