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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.
- 15 June 1330, Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire, England
- 8 June 1376 (aged 45), Westminster Palace, London, England
- 29 September 1376, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent
- Edward III of England
4 days ago · Edward The Black Prince was the son and heir apparent of Edward III of England and one of the outstanding commanders during the Hundred Years’ War, winning his major victory at the Battle of Poitiers (1356). His sobriquet, said to have come from his wearing black armour, has no contemporary.
Jan 17, 2020 · Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376 CE), better known as the Black Prince after his distinctive armour or martial reputation, was the eldest son of Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377 CE). Made the Prince...
- Mark Cartwright
Learn about Edward, the eldest son of Edward III, who fought against the French in the Hundred Years War and became prince of Wales and Aquitaine. Find out how he got his nickname, his military achievements, his marriage and his death.
Edward the Black Prince, (born June 15, 1330, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Eng.—died June 8, 1376, Westminster, near London), Prince of Wales (1343–76). Son of Edward III, he apparently received his sobriquet because he wore black armour.
Nov 8, 2019 · The Black Prince at the Battle of Crécy. Edward was only 13 years old when he was made Prince of Wales, and a mere 3 years later he had already proven himself in battle. The battle in question was Crécy in North Eastern France in August 1346. It was a total victory for the English and devastating to the French.
Apr 10, 2017 · England’s famed Hundred Years’ War commander never lost a battle. At Crécy, south of Calais in northern France, on August 26, 1346, Prince Edward, the eldest son of England’s King Edward III, “won his spurs” in one of the most famous battles – and crushing English victories – of the Hundred Years’ War between England and France.
