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Edward III of England. 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.
Jun 11, 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).
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...
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.
Learn about Edward, the Black Prince, a medieval military hero who fought against the French in the Hundred Years War. Find out his achievements, his marriage, his death and his legacy.
Apr 12, 2024 · by World History Edu · April 12, 2024. Edward of Woodstock, known as the Black Prince, was a pivotal figure in English history, especially during the Hundred Years’ War. His military prowess and chivalric reputation made him an exemplar of medieval knighthood, embodying both the virtues and the violence of his era.
Nov 8, 2019 · The Black Prince at the Battle of Crécy. Edward was only 13 years old when he was made Prince of Wales, and a mere 3 years later he had already proven himself in battle. The battle in question was Crécy in North Eastern France in August 1346.
