Edward III

King of England Edward III

Profession: King of England

Nationality:
England
English

Why Famous: King of England from 1 February 1327 until his death. Noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority after the disastrous reign of his father, Edward II.

He transformed the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe; his reign also saw vital developments in legislation and government, in particular the evolution of the English parliament.

He is one of only six British monarchs to have ruled England or its successor kingdoms for more than fifty years.

Born: November 13, 1312
Birthplace: Windsor, Berkshire, England
Star Sign: Scorpio

Died: June 21, 1377 (aged 64)
Cause of Death: Stroke

Married Life

  • 1328-01-24 King Edward III of England marries Philippa of Henegouwen (Hainault)

Events in the Life of Edward III

  • 1327-01-25 King Edward III accedes to the English throne
  • 1327-02-01 Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer.
  • 1336-08-12 English King Edward III ends wool export to Flanders
  • 1340-01-26 English king Edward III proclaimed king of France
  • 1346-08-26 Battle of Crécy, south of Calais in northern France; Edward III's English longbows defeat Philip VI's army, cannons used for first time in battle
  • 1346-10-17 Battle of Neville's Cross: King David II of Scotland is captured by Edward III of England at Calais, and imprisoned in the Tower of London for eleven years.
  • 1350-08-29 Battle of Winchelsea (or Les Espagnols sur Mer): The English naval fleet under King Edward III defeats a Castilian fleet of 40 ships.

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