Piers Gaveston

Piers Gaveston was a medieval English nobleman and close friend of King Edward II. Known for his influence at court, he held several important titles and was favored by the king, which caused resentment among nobles who saw him as an outsider and accused him of overstepping his boundaries. Gaveston's prominence and the tension it created contributed to political unrest and unrest leading up to his eventual exile and execution. His life exemplifies the complexities of medieval court politics and the conflicts between personal relationships and noble authority.