Edward, the Black Prince - A Short Biography

by William Hunt

Overview

A short biography of Edward, the Black Prince, also known as Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Prince of Aquitaine. He was the eldest son of King Edward III of England and his wife Philippa of Hainault as well as father to King Richard II of England. He was called Edward of Woodstock in his early life, after his birthplace, and since the 16th century has been popularly known as the Black Prince. He was an exceptional military leader, and his victories over the French at the Battles of Crécy and Poitiers made him very popular during his lifetime. In 1348 he became the first Knight of the Garter, of whose Order he was one of the founders. Edward died one year before his father, becoming the first English Prince of Wales not to become King of England. The throne passed instead to his son Richard II, a minor, upon the death of Edward III.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148481546
Publisher:	Shamrock Eden Publishing
Publication date:	08/28/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	106 KB

About the Author

William Hunt was an English clergyman and historian. He was educated at Harrow School and Trinity College, Oxford, He was vicar of Congresbury, Somerset, and then went to London as a reviewer and contributor to the Dictionary of National Biography. He also served as President of the Royal Historical Society for four years..