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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
Apr 10, 2024 · Edward The Black Prince (born June 15, 1330, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Eng.—died June 8, 1376, Westminster, near London) 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 ...
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 the life and achievements of Edward, the Black Prince, a medieval military hero who fought against the French in the Hundred Years War. Find out how he became prince of Wales, Aquitaine and Gascony, and why he was called the Black Prince.
Jul 7, 2014 · A newly discovered letter that has lain unread for over 600 years is forcing a rethink of a 14th Century prince with a controversial reputation, writes Luke Foddy. He was the superstar of his age...
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.
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Apr 10, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of Edward, the eldest son of King Edward III and the commander of the English vanguard at the Battle of Crécy in 1346. Discover how he became a legend of chivalry, warfare and strategy in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
