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Philippa of Hainault. Edward of Woodstock (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376), [1] known to history as the Black Prince, [a] 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 of Wales in 1343 CE, Edward would fight with distinction at both of England 's great victories against the French during the first phase of the ...
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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.
Below is the article summary. 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.
Apr 10, 2017 · Edward The “Black Prince”. 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 ...
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Jul 7, 2014 · 7 July 2014. Alamy. 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 ...
