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The reign of Edward I ( reigned 1272 – 1307 ) was rather more successful.

Edward enacted numerous laws strengthening the powers of his government, and he summoned the first officially sanctioned Parliaments of England ( such as his Model Parliament ).

He conquered Wales and attempted to use a succession dispute to gain control of the Kingdom of Scotland, though this developed into a costly and drawn-out military campaign.