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.
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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