Fun Fact: King Edward II’s Bastard Son

Fun facts about King Edward II

King Edward II is often called “gay” by historians but he had several children by his wife and had at least one illegitimate child by an unknown woman. His bastard son was named Adam Fitzroy, and he was well taken care of but he died during his father’s failed military campaign in Scotland.

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