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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
Mar 1, 2024 · 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).
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Edward, Prince of Wales, known as the Black Prince © Although Edward never became king - he died before his father, Edward III - he is remembered as a great medieval military hero, with...
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Jul 7, 2014 · The blackest stain upon Edward's reputation is the sack of the French town of Limoges in September 1370. An English possession, it was ruled by Edward as Prince of Aquitaine. Science Photo...
For the full article, see Edward The Black Prince . 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 · Edward defeated him at Nájera in Castile and was awarded the ‘Black Prince’s Ruby’ by the Spanish King. The ruby remains in the Imperial State Crown as part of The Crown Jewels to this very day. Edward was also one of the 25 founding knights of the Order of the Garter. He was clearly a successful and impressive man with a number of ...