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Philippa of Hainault (c.1314–69), queen of Edward III. Edward married Philippa in 1328. Her main achievement was to provide him with at least twelve children, of whom nine survived infancy. Chroniclers praised her, and she was probably an important influence on the king, though her personality is difficult to recapture.
Sep 9, 2017 · Philippa was born in June 1314 in Valenciennes in Hainaut which today lies across an area of Belgium and into the French department of Nord. Her parents were Joan of Valois and William III Count of Holland and Hainaut. When looking for a bride for his son Prince Edward, King Edward II of England sent an ambassador over to the court of Hainaut.
A marriage alliance with Hainault was an essential part of Queen Isabella's strategy to oust her husband, Edward II, and place their son (the future Edward III (1312–1377)) upon the throne. This entailed military aid from Philippa's uncle, John of Hainault, lord of Beaumont, and the active collaboration of the count.
Apr 26, 2022 · Philippa of Hainaut. Queen consort of England. Tenure 24 January 1328 – 15 August 1369. Coronation 4 March 1330 Spouse Edward III of Windsor. Issue. Edward, Prince of Wales The Black Prince. Isabella, Lady of Coucy. Lady Joan. Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence.
Sep 7, 2011 · PHILIPPA OF HAINAULT, QUEEN OF EDWARD III; ANNE OF BOHEMIA, SURNAMED THE GOOD, FIRST QUEEN OF RICHARD II; Plate section; Get access. Share. Cite. Summary.
Nov 23, 2023 · Born: About 1314. A precise birth date for Philippa of June 24 either in 1310 or 1311 or 1314 can often be found. [3] This comes from a report by Walter de Stapledon, Bishop of Exeter who was sent to Hainaut in 1319 inspect the daughter of William of Hainault as part of the marriage negotiations. He reported “the damsel will be of the age of ...
Philippa of Hainault. Philippa was born in 1314 and often accompanied Edward on his foreign expeditions. She is remembered for pleading successfully for the lives of the burghers of Calais who surrendered the town to Edward. She died at Windsor Castle on 14th August 1369.
