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Philippa of Hainault and her family seated under the canopy. Philippa was born on 24 June c.1310/15, in Valenciennes, Low Countries. She was one of eight children and the second of five daughters born from William I, Count of Hainaut, and Joan of Valois, granddaughter of King Philip III of France.
- Kathryn Warner
- She was born in modern-day Belgium. Philippa’s father Willem was count of Hainault, in modern-day Belgium, and also count of Holland and Zeeland, now in the Netherlands.
- Her name had many iterations. In Philippa’s own lifetime, her name was spelt Philippe, Phelip or Phelipe, and it was a unisex name, serving for men called Philip and women called Philippa.
- She had a big family. Philippa was the third daughter of her parents and had older sisters Margareta and Johanna. She was probably born in c. February or March 1314; chronicler Jean Froissart stated that she was ‘almost fourteen’ in January 1328.
- Her marriage was less romantic than it’s often portrayed. The often-repeated romantic tale that Edward III chose Philippa as his bride over her sisters is untrue, and almost certainly invented by Philippa herself.
Jun 23, 2020 · Learn how Philippa of Hainault, a teenage bride from a powerful European family, became one of the most successful and popular queens in English history. Discover her role in Edward III's rise to power, her influence on his reign and her legacy in the Middle Ages.
Learn about the life and legacy of Edward III, the first English king to have his birth time recorded, and his wife Philippa, who accompanied him on his foreign expeditions. See their tombs, effigies, inscriptions and funeral objects in the Abbey.
Apr 2, 2024 · Philippa Of Hainaut (born c. 1314—died Aug. 15, 1369, Windsor, Berkshire, Eng.) was the queen consort of King Edward III of England (ruled 1327–77); her popularity helped Edward maintain peace in England during his long reign. Philippa’s father was William the Good, graaf van Hainaut (in modern Belgium) and Holland, and her mother, Jeanne ...
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Sep 23, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Philippa of Hainault, the wife of King Edward III of England and the mother of the Black Prince. Discover how she overcame her mother-in-law's hostility, supported her husband in the Hundred Years War, and influenced the fate of the Princes in the Tower.
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Philippa of Hainault (1314–1369) was the wife of Edward III and the mother of the Black Prince. She helped establish the textile and coal industries in England and became a popular and influential queen.
