Edward III of England
Born:
November 13, 1312
Died:
June 21, 1377
Age:
64
Summary

Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377) was king of England and Lord of Ireland from January 1327 until his death; he is noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority after the disastrous and unorthodox reign of his father, Edward II. Edward III transformed the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe. His long reign of 50 years was the second-longest in medieval England (after that of his great-grandfather Henry III) and saw vital developments in legislation and government, in particular the evolution of the English Parliament, as well as the ravages of the Black Death.

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Map showing the area (in pink) gained by England through the Treaty of Brétigny.
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King Edward III grants Aquitaine to his son Edward, the Black Prince. Initial letter "E" of miniature, 1390; British Library, shelfmark: Cotton MS Nero D VI, f.31
King Edward III grants Aquitaine to his son Edward, the Black Prince. Initial letter "E" of miniature, 1390; British Library, shelfmark: Cotton MS Nero D VI, f.31
Edward III as he was portrayed in the late 16th century.
Edward III as he was portrayed in the late 16th century.
To mark his claim on the French crown, Edward III quartered the three lions of England with the fleurs de lys of France in his royal arms in 1340.[23]
To mark his claim on the French crown, Edward III quartered the three lions of England with the fleurs de lys of France in his royal arms in 1340.[23]
Edward III, effigy in Westminster Abbey.
Edward III, effigy in Westminster Abbey.
The Great Seal of Edward III.
The Great Seal of Edward III.
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