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Mother. 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
Feb 19, 2015 · The sobriquet ‘Black Prince’ does not appear in written records until the 16th century, nearly two centuries after his death. Find out why Edward Plantagenet was called 'Black' here. Why was Edward Plantagenet, eldest son and heir of England’s King Edward III, known as the Black Prince?
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...
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Nov 23, 2023 · Edward "the Black Prince, Prince of Wales" of Woodstock KG formerly Plantagenet. Born 15 Jun 1330 in Woodstock Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. Ancestors. Son of Edward (Plantagenet) of England and Philippa (Hainaut) of Hainault.
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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.
Summary. A consideration of the lordship of Edward the Black Prince (1330–76) addresses themes and issues that have been central to much of Chris Given-Wilson's work. His analyses of the nature of Plantagenet power at home and abroad, the structure and ethos of the late medieval English nobility and the administration of and personnel ...
Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376) Forged in Battle, Remembered in Glory. Edward of Woodstock, known to history as the Black Prince, emerges from the pages of medieval chronicles as a formidable figure whose valor, gallantry, and strategic acumen were instrumental in shaping the tumultuous period of the Hundred Years' War.
