In the Fourteenth Century,Edward II Argued That He Was the Legitimate

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the fourteenth century,Edward II argued that he was the legitimate heir of France based on a closer relationship to Philip IV of France than that of the new Valois king because:

• A) his mother was Philip IV's wife.
• B) he was married to Philip IV's sister.
• C) he was married to Philip IV's daughter.
• D) he was the grandson of Philip III.
• E) his mother was Philip IV's daughter.

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