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Edward of Woodstock (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376), known to history as the Black Prince, was the eldest son and heir apparent of King Edward III of England. He died before his father and so his son, Richard II, succeeded to the throne instead.
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Jun 11, 2018 · The English soldier-statesman Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376) was heir apparent to the English throne. Active in the military affairs of the period, particularly in the English conflict with France, he earned fame as a skillful and valorous fighter.
Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, better known as the "Black Prince" because of the colour of his armour, was the eldest son of Edward III and his queen Philippa of Hainault.
