Capture of Oxford

Part of March on London in the Despenser wars

Date	October 2, 1326
Location	Oxford, England
Result	Isabella and Mortimer's victory

Belligerents

Marcher Lords

Royalists

Commanders and leaders

Isabella of France
Roger Mortimer

Edward II of England

Strength

1,500

unknown

Casualties and losses

unknown

Invasion of England (1326)

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The Capture of Oxford took place during Isabella's Campaign in the Despenser wars. She and her lover, Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, took the town en route to London.

March to Oxford

Isabella of France and Mortimer moved out again on their March on London. They successfully avoided Edward II of England's army, and they moved south. There, they moved to capture Oxford. They marched south, nearing London every step they took. Edward II prepared to run, and Isabella and Mortimer's forces took Oxford.

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