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Edward the Black Prince of England is married to Joan Plantagenet 'the fair maid of Kent' at Windsor Castle

Edward of Woodstock (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376), known as the Black Prince, was the eldest son and heir apparent of King Edward III of England.

Edward of Woodstock (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376), known 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. Edward earned distinction as one of the most successful English commanders during the Hundred Years' War, being regarded by his English contemporaries as a model of chivalry, and one of the greatest knights of his age. Edward was made Duke of Cornwall, the first English dukedom, in 1337. He was made Prince of Wales in 1343, and knighted by his father at La Hougue in 1346.

In 1346, Prince Edward commanded the vanguard at the Battle of Crécy. He took part in Edward III's 1349 Calais expedition.

Historical Significance

Edward of Woodstock (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376), known as the Black Prince, was the eldest son and heir apparent of King Edward III of England.

Key People

Edward the Black Prince

Heir of the English throne

Heir of the English throne

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Events Before

  1. French attack English south coast, raiding Winchelsea

    Winchelsea () is a town in the county of East Sussex, England, located between the High Weald and the Romney Marsh, approximately two miles (three kilometres) southwest of Rye and seven miles (eleven...

  2. Treaty of Brétigny signed by English & French, ending the first phase of the Hundred Years' War

    The Hundred Years' War (French: Guerre de Cent Ans; 1337–1453 [116 years]) was a conflict between the kingdoms of England and France and a civil war in France during the Late Middle Ages.

  3. Jews are expelled from Breslau, Silesia

    Jews are expelled from Breslau, Silesia

  4. Danish King Waldemar IV destroys Visby, Gotland

    Danish King Waldemar IV destroys Visby, Gotland

  5. The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified at Calais, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War

    The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified at Calais, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War

Events After

  1. A great storm tide in the North Sea destroys the German island of Strand and the city of Rungholt

    Rungholt was a low-lying settlement in North Frisia, in what was then the Danish Duchy of Schleswig. The area today lies in Germany.

  2. Tard-Venus robber bands strike at Brignais, France

    Tard-Venus robber bands strike at Brignais, France

  3. Muhammad VI ruler of Granada killed with a lance personally by Peter I of Castile, along with 36 followers and his head

    Muhammad VI ruler of Granada killed with a lance personally by Peter I of Castile, along with 36 followers and his head sent to Muhammad V (or 27 April)

  4. Guillaume de Grimoard is elected as Pope Urban V

    Pope Urban V (Latin: Urbanus V; born Guillaume de Grimoard, 1310 – 19 December 1370) was head of the Catholic Church from 28 September 1362 until his death on 19 December 1370.

  5. Beginning of the Battle of Lake Poyang; two Chinese rebel leaders, Chen Youliang and Zhu Yuanzhang, clash in one of the

    Beginning of the Battle of Lake Poyang; two Chinese rebel leaders, Chen Youliang and Zhu Yuanzhang, clash in one of the largest naval battles in history during the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty

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In a coronation ceremony, Zhu Yuanzhang, aged 40, ascends to the throne of China as the Hongwu Emperor, initiating Ming

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Battle of Navarrete: Alliance of King Peter of Castile, Edward the Black Prince and John of Gaunt of England, Aquitaine,

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Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy marries Margaret 111 Countess of Flanders

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on October 10, 1361?
Edward of Woodstock (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376), known 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. Edward earned distinction as one of the most successful English commanders during the Hundred Years' War, being regarded by his English contemporaries as a model of chivalry, and one of the greatest knights of his age.
Why is Edward the Black Prince of England is married to Joan Plantagenet 'the fair m... significant?
Edward of Woodstock (15 June 1330 – 8 June 1376), known as the Black Prince, was the eldest son and heir apparent of King Edward III of England.
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Key figures include Edward the Black Prince (Heir of the English throne).

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