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Edward the Black Prince
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Edward the Black Prince

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...
Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter
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Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter

A mid-15th century CE illustration of Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376 CE) dressed as a knight of the Order of the Garter. From the Garter Book by William Bruge. (British Library, London)
Edward III of England
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Edward III of England

Edward III of England reigned as king from 1327 to 1377. Succeeding his father Edward II of England (r. 1307-1327) following his enforced abdication and then murder, Edward III would take revenge on his father's enemies, who included the...
Edward III & Edward the Black Prince
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Edward III & Edward the Black Prince

A c. 1390 CE manuscript illustration showing Edward III of England presenting his son Edward the Black Prince with the title of Prince of Aquitaine, an act made in 1362 CE. (British Library, London)
Tomb of Edward the Black Prince
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Tomb of Edward the Black Prince

The tomb of Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376 CE), the eldest son of English king Edward III of England, Prince of Wales from 1343 CE and the scourge of the French nobility. Known as Edward ‘the Black Prince’ (from the 16th century CE). (Canterbury...
Edward the Elder
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Edward the Elder

Edward the Elder (r. 899-924) was the son of Alfred the Great (r. 871-899) and the King of the Anglo-Saxons in the early 10th century. He is known for his military victories over the Vikings of East Anglia and the East Midlands and for consolidating...
Edward I of England
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Edward I of England

Edward I of England reigned as king from 1272 to 1307 CE. Edward succeeded his father Henry III of England (r. 1216-1272 CE) and was known as 'Longshanks' for his impressive height and as 'the Hammer of the Scots' for his repeated attacks...
Signet Ring of Edward the Black Prince
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Signet Ring of Edward the Black Prince

The gold and ruby signet ring of Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376). Louvre Museum, Paris.
Helmet & Shield of Edward the Black Prince
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Helmet & Shield of Edward the Black Prince

The tournament helmet and shield of Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376 CE) now held in Canterbury Cathedral.
Edward II of England
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Edward II of England

Edward II of England reigned as king from 1307 to 1327 CE. Succeeding his father Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE), his reign saw a disastrous defeat to the Scots at Bannockburn in June 1314 CE, and the king's lack of political and military...
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