# King Edward II — Edward II character guide

> King Edward II in Edward II by Christopher Marlowe.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Edward, Ned, King Edward

**First appearance:** 0001-edward-ii

## Who they are

A king who would rather dote on his favorite than govern, Edward turns a royal court into a battlefield of wounded pride and jealous love.

## Relationships

### [Younger Mortimer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/younger_mortimer)

_rivalry_

Edward and Mortimer are bitter political enemies, with Mortimer leading the rebellion that ultimately overthrows and murders the king.

### [Queen Isabella](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/queen_isabella)

_family_

Edward and Isabella are husband and wife, but their marriage is strained by Edward's neglect and his preference for Gaveston.

### [Matrevis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/matrevis)

_professional_

Matrevis is a jailer and servant of Mortimer, tasked with guarding and ultimately murdering King Edward.

### [Baldock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/baldock)

_professional_

Baldock is a clerk and loyal servant to Edward, helping him after Gaveston's death and remaining with him until the end.

## Links

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