# Edward I — Poetry character guide

> Edward I in Poetry by Thomas Gray.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Edward, Edward the First

**First appearance:** 0006-the-bard

## Who they are

King of England referenced in historical contexts.

## In the story

### [The Bard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_23_se/chapters/the-bard)

The ruthless king who ordered the bards' execution and is cursed by the surviving poet.

### [Ode for Music](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_23_se/chapters/ode-for-music)

Great Edward with the lilies on his brow from haughty Gallia torn.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_23_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in notes on Snowdon and the castle of Conway built by King Edward the First.

## Links

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