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  Edward I‚ more commonly referred to as Edward Longshanks‚ is one of the most memorable kings in England’s long history.   He was a powerfully frightening man with a legendary and violent temper. He was also extremely pragmatic in matters of conflict and was a leading force in projecting England’s power around her neighbors and further abroad.   Of particular note during his reign was the conquest and subjugation of Wales‚ which was done with ruthless efficiency‚ and left a legacy of castle-building that enthralls historians and tourists today.   The Background to Edward Longshanks’ Conquest of Wales The rugged countryside makes Wales difficult to conquer and even more difficult to control‚ via Visit Wales   Edward I was not the first English king to invade Welsh territory. His Norman predecessors had a long history of trying to conquer neighboring realms. Like Edward‚ they were expansionist and highly motivated. In 1066‚ under the leadership of William the Conqueror‚ they defeated the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings. The following years involved the assertion of Norman power and the subjugation of their rebellious new subjects. But they didn’t stop with England. In 1067‚ William the Conqueror looked west to Wales‚ which he saw as included in his birthright.   The conquest‚ however‚ was very slow and was not undertaken with the same fervor the Normans had with regard to the conquest of England. Wales was (and still is) a mountainous region that offers good natural defense against invaders‚ and it became clear that the Norman conquest would have to be slow and methodical and done through a process of piecemeal smaller conquests. It wasn’t until 1081‚ however‚ that a significant invasion force was put together.   The conquest continued through the death of King William in 1087‚ by his son William II‚ until 1094‚ when most of Wales was under English control. In the following years‚ the English gained themselves a terrible reputation among the Welsh‚ who despised their new rulers for being “gratuitously cruel.”   After escaping Norman imprisonment in 1094‚ King Gruffudd ap Cynan of the Kingdom of Gwynedd in the northwest of Wales spurred on the Welsh resistance to Norman rule‚ and the Welsh regained much of their land from the foreign invaders.   A (rather imaginative) statue representing Llywelyn ap Gruffudd in Wales‚ created by Gideon and Toby Peterson‚ via Art UK   The English‚ however‚ managed to stave off a complete Welsh reconquest by installing English lords in the east and south of Wales in areas that became known as the Welsh Marches. The Marcher Lords acted virtually independently from the crown and were able to focus on their own small dominions to great effect‚ projecting power with the castles they built and keeping control in the immediate surroundings out of the hands of the Welsh rebels.   A notable event during this time‚ however‚ was the Battle of Crug Mawr. As a result of the death of Henry I‚ many parts of Wales revolted against the Normans and managed to inflict several defeats upon the invaders‚ which resulted in a significant setback for the Norman plans for the full conquest of Wales. Crug Mawr represented one of the first battles in which longbows were used‚ and they had a devastating effect on the Normans‚ who would learn from the Welsh‚ as England would later become famous for its use of longbowmen‚ especially in the wars against France.   Statue of King Edward I‚ via Discover Middle Ages   The struggle for Wales continued for decades‚ and after a series of invasions‚ it was Henry II who finally managed to gain significant success. Although defeated in 1157 and almost killed at the Battle of Ewloe‚ he returned to Wales a few years later and forced the two most powerful princes of Wales to pay homage to the English crown.   For the rest of the twelfth century and into the thirteenth century‚ the relationship between England and Wales would ebb and flow between stability and minor conflict‚ while petty power struggles within Wales kept the nation fractured. The most prominent and powerful Welsh kingdom was that of Gwynedd‚ and in 1267‚ a treaty with Henry III recognized Llywelyn ap Gruffudd as the most powerful ruler in Wales‚ as he controlled the biggest parts of the nation‚ either directly or indirectly.   Edward I Takes the Throne Map of Wales after the Treaty of Mongtomery in 1267. Image supplied by the author.   While on Crusade in the Holy Land in 1272‚ Edward heard of his father’s death. He was deeply saddened by the news but did not hurry home. He was still suffering from the effects of a poisoned dagger that struck his arm during an attempted assassination. Edward killed the assassin‚ but the injury left him suffering for weeks.   Nevertheless‚ Edward traveled back to England‚ albeit at a leisurely pace. Once there‚ he would stamp his authority with the powerful and ruthless vigor for which he was known. He had already proven himself as a warrior and a leader during the military campaigns in the Holy Land and was extremely well respected.   Edward finally landed in Dover on August 2‚ 1274. Two weeks later‚ the coronation took place‚ but after the crown had been placed on his head‚ Edward took it off and swore that he would wear it again only when he had reconquered all the lands that had been lost during his father’s reign. It became very clear at this point that during Edward’s reign‚ there would be serious issues between England and her neighbors.   For Wales‚ there would be no shortage of casus belli. Prince Llywelyn’s younger brother Dafydd‚ along with Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn of Powys‚ failed in an attempt to assassinate Llywellyn and fled east‚ defecting to the English. This happened during a time of heightened conflict between Welsh militants and the Marcher Lords and culminated in the final straw breaking the proverbial camel’s back when Llywelyn refused to pay homage to Edward.   Edward exacerbated the situation by imprisoning Eleanor de Montfort‚ to whom Llywelyn was to be wed. Llywelyn refused to pay homage until she was released‚ and Edward refused to release her until she paid homage.   War The remains of Flint Castle in northeastern Wales‚ which began construction in 1277‚ via Castle Finders   In January 1277‚ Edward launched a three-pronged invasion of Wales. In the north‚ the English attacked from the direction of Chester and were aided by the help of Llywelyn’s brother‚ Dafydd. In the center‚ the English were aided by Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn‚ who resented Llywelyn and had been involved in the attempted assassination of the Welsh prince. In the south‚ the English forces were bolstered by troops supplied by the Marcher Lords‚ who stood with their king.   As the English advanced‚ many Welsh lords‚ unhappy with Llywelyn’s rule‚ switched sides. By July‚ Edward had amassed an army of 15‚000 soldiers‚ of which 9‚000 were Welsh. To solidify his rule‚ Edward ordered the construction of castles across the conquered territory. With Gwynedd in an already precarious situation‚ Edward sent 2‚000 men to take Anglesey‚ the island off the northwest coast of Gwynedd. This action was a success‚ and Llywelyn‚ surrounded on three sides‚ realized the nature of his situation and promptly surrendered.   After signing the Treaty of Aberconwy‚ Llywelyn’s possessions were reduced to just the area of Gwynedd‚ while the English controlled the rest of Wales. In the years that followed‚ the English mistreated the Welsh‚ and many Welsh lords grew to resent the new overlords.   More War Monument to Llywelyn ap Gruffudd at the site of the Battle of Orewin Bridge in Cilmery‚ Powys‚ via Stay in Wales   Upset with the reward he had received for helping the English in 1277‚ Llywelyn’s brother Dafydd decided to turn on Edward‚ and he launched a rebellion in March 1282. Initial successes saw him seizing several English castles and attracting the support of other powerful Welsh lords‚ including his brother‚ Llywelyn‚ and the prince of Northern Powys.   In July‚ Edward sent an army of 4‚000 soldiers and 600 knights‚ not just to quell the rebellion but to conquer Wales once and for all. By December‚ the English had retaken virtually all of Wales‚ and Llywelyn tried to make a last-ditch attempt to stop their advance. With an army of about 7‚000 men‚ he took the fight to the enemy‚ but unable to withstand the might of the English heavy cavalry‚ the Welsh defense crumbled. An estimated 2‚000 to 3‚000 Welshmen died on the day of the Battle of Orewin Bridge‚ and of their number was Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. His head was removed from his body and sent back to London‚ where it was displayed above the gates of the Tower of London.   Dafydd continued the fight for a few months‚ but he was eventually captured in June 1883‚ and his head was treated to the same fate as his brother’s.   Edward Longshanks: Wales Conquered The west barbican of Conwy Castle‚ via Wikimedia Commons   In 1884‚ King Edward held victory celebrations in Wales and toured his new dominion. In 1301‚ he named his son Prince of Wales‚ thus starting the tradition of the reigning monarch giving their eldest son this title through to the present day.   Welsh laws were replaced with English ones‚ and a new system of counties was introduced in order to administer Wales. Huge‚ imposing castles were built to signify English power‚ and today Wales remains the country with the highest density of castles per land area.   The English occupation was difficult for the Welsh to adjust to‚ especially as they were now supplanted by English lords as well as commoners who moved in and reaped the Welsh land.   Before the 13th century came to an end‚ there would be more Welsh revolts‚ but the English had firmly established themselves and were able to quell these uprisings.   A side-effect of this conquest was that it was costly. Edward’s insistence on castle-building threatened to bankrupt the country‚ and the exchequer had to raise taxes across England to help the economy recover. In 1290‚ this financial recovery was helped by the Edict of Expulsion‚ in which the Jews were expelled from England‚ and all their property was seized by the Crown.   A major benefit of the conquest was that England could subsequently recruit Welsh archers. Known for their legendary prowess‚ these troops would go on to have a devastating effect on the Scots during Edward’s war against his northern neighbor.   Edward Longshanks‚ by Renold Elstrack‚ 1618‚ via the British Museum   Edward Longshanks was a shrewd and ruthless ruler. His conquest of Wales was an exercise in efficient military and political actions that cemented King Edward’s reputation as an effective and pragmatic ruler. For the Welsh‚ their nation would be irrevocably linked with England for the rest of its history‚ for good or for bad.

Former U.S. Olympian and two-time All-American swimmer Richard Thornton died after he collapsed on a beach in California. Thornton‚ 65‚ was a legendary Bay Area swim coach and an avid surfer. “Sorry for having to share this information‚ but Richard Thornton passed away surfing today at The Hook in Santa Cruz. Doing what he loved. More to follow‚ but wanted to let everyone know‚” his brother‚ Marc Thornton‚ said in a Facebook post. US Olympian Richard Thornton dead at 65 after collapsing on beach in California https://t.co/iBrUqbMUZ7 pic.twitter.com/vYL46ZMAF6 — New York Post (@nypost) January 6‚ 2024 Lookout Santa Cruz reports: While early reports said that Thornton died while surfing‚ The Mercury News reported that his family said that was inaccurate. Rather‚ he died while entering the water‚ and his cause of death is still unknown. Nigel Miller‚ the division chief for the Central Fire Department said crews responded to a medical emergency at The Hook on Thursday and attempted CPR and live-saving measures. A KTVU report said Richard Thornton had recently been receiving treatment for blood cancer. In his Facebook post‚ Marc Thornton said that his brother died “doing what he loved.” Richard Thornton enjoyed an illustrious career. He was a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team that boycotted the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He had been the head coach of San Ramon Valley Aquatics since 1984. His prolific coaching career includes working with both American and international Olympians‚ as well as NCAA All-Americans. US Olympian and swimming coach Richard Thornton‚ 65‚ dies while surfing in California‚ as his brother says he passed away 'doing what he loved' https://t.co/Z65XE9DfOg pic.twitter.com/ZUAMsvHiE7 — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) January 6‚ 2024 Bears Mourn Passing Of Richard Thornton Former Cal Swimmer Was An Olympian And 2-Time All-American » https://t.co/vj3qGYamc9 pic.twitter.com/CbeWr4wwCC — Cal Men's Swim &; Dive (@calmenswim) January 6‚ 2024 From the New York Post: The avid surfer was meeting with a friend at The Hook‚ a popular spot to catch waves in Santa Cruz‚ his brother‚ Marc Thornton‚ told ABC 7. “He was following his buddy down the steps‚” Marc Thornton added. “His buddy jumped in the water‚ looked up for Richard‚ and Richard was just standing there at peace‚ not clutching his heart or anything‚ and he just kind of collapsed into the water.” Thornton’s daughter‚ Kirra‚ blasted reports that the swimmer died in a surfing accident and said the cause of death was unknown. Thornton had been battling Multiple Myeloma‚ his family told the outlet. Marc Thornton shared that his brother died “doing what he loved” in a Facebook post. “He could be in a hospital for six months with an oxygen tube‚ losing weight and all that‚” Marc told the outlet. “What a way to go for someone who loved the beach and being in the water.” Thornton‚ then 21‚ qualified and was selected as a member of the US men’s Olympic swimming team in 1980. WATCH:

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said Friday that the state’s presidential primary ballot had been certified and Donald Trump will appear on the ballot. “Colorado’s 2024 Presidential primary ballot is certified. The United States Supreme Court has accepted the case‚ and Donald Trump will appear on the ballot as a result‚” Griswold said. Colorado’s 2024 Presidential primary ballot is certified. The United States Supreme Court has accepted the case‚ and Donald Trump will appear on the ballot as a result. — Jena Griswold (@JenaGriswold) January 5‚ 2024 The announcement follows the U.S. Supreme Court agreeing to take the case on whether Donald Trump could be deemed ineligible to run for president because of the ‘insurrection clause’ in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. BREAKING: Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Donald Trump 14th Amendment Ballot Case The high court will rule on the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove Trump from the state’s Republican primary ballot. Oral arguments will begin on February 8th. JUST IN: The US Supreme Court will take up the case of President Trump being removed from the ballot in Colorado and Maine. Oral arguments will begin on February 8. Their decision will determine whether or not states can remove President Trump from the ballot over Section 4… pic.twitter.com/yIdjsWOnfj — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) January 5‚ 2024 KKTV reports: Colorado’s primary presidential ballot is certified with former President Donald Trump on it. Secretary of State Jena Griswold made the announcement Friday. This comes after the former president appealed the decision made last month by the Colorado Supreme Court to take Trump off the ballot. They cited Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution‚ barring anyone who takes part in insurrection from running for office. The CO Supreme Court ruled that the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6‚ 2021 was an insurrection that they believe was sparked by former President Trump. X users had harsh remarks for Griswold following her announcement: This tweet is an admission that the Secretary of State for Colorado illegally attempted to keep a candidate off the ballot in a brazen attempt at stealing the election. She should be arrested and charged. That’s how this works‚ right? https://t.co/Pi8CBSEV7X — Raheem. (@RaheemKassam) January 6‚ 2024 Colorado’s decision will make the case moot and the left will characterize the development as a Trump legal loss. The victory occurred when the state reversed itself. https://t.co/LIJeNL9jDA — Dr. Carol M. Swain (@carolmswain) January 6‚ 2024 WE THE PEOPLE DECIDE. https://t.co/ez2oFZrprP — Aìda (@Bellanieve) January 6‚ 2024 Wow. She didn't even let SCOTUS rule. Just reversed course‚ essentially admitting Colorado was attempting to steal the election. https://t.co/lgQcJVbMc4 — David D. Chapman (@davidchapman141) January 6‚ 2024 You just proved there are no lengths democrats will go to in order to fix an election &; it also backfired! https://t.co/BwlCAmO1bi — Red Rebellion (@jacket2312) January 6‚ 2024 From CBS News: The court set a swift schedule for filings from the parties in the appeal brought by Trump and said in a brief order that arguments will be held Feb. 8. A decision could come quickly after arguments‚ since Super Tuesday‚ when Colorado and more than a dozen states will hold their primaries or caucuses‚ is scheduled for March 5. At the center of the dispute is the Constitution's so-called insurrection clause‚ a Civil War-era provision that bars a person who has sworn an oath to defend the Constitution and then engages in insurrection from holding public office. The Colorado Supreme Court concluded in a divided‚ 4-3 decision on Dec. 19 that Trump is disqualified from serving as president because of his conduct related to the Jan. 6‚ 2021‚ attack on the U.S. Capitol‚ and barred him from being listed on the state's primary ballot. But the state's high court paused its decision to allow the former president and the Colorado GOP time to appeal.

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