Kathryn Warner (born 30 June 19?? in Barrow-in-Furness, England) is an English historian and author, who mostly writes about the 14th century. Her best known work is biography of King Edward II of England.

Kathryn Warner
Born30 June
Occupation(s)Historian, author
PartnerJohn Alan Lamb (died 2017)
Parent(s)Philip Warner
Elaine
Signature of Warner

Biography

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Warner was born in Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom. She studied history and literature on the Manchester University[1][2] and specialised in the 14th century.[3]

She has written several books describing the Kingdom of England during the 14th century and is best known for her biographies of Edward II[4] and his wife, Isabella of France.

Books

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  • Edward II: The Unconventional King — biography of Edward II, King of England
  • Isabella of France: The Rebel Queen — biography of Isabella, daughter of Philip IV and wife of Edward II
  • Long Live the King: The Mysterious Fate of Edward II
  • Richard II: A True King's Fall — biography of King Richard II of England
 
King Edward II
  • Blood Roses: The Houses of Lancaster and York Before the Wars of the Roses – history of the noble families called House of York and House of Lancaster
  • Edward II and Hugh Despenser the Younger: Downfall of a King's Favourite — biography of Hugh Despenser the Younger, a favourite of Edward II
  • Sex and Sexuality in Medieval England – history of sex and sexuality in Medieval England from 1250-1450

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