Born: November 13, 1312, Windsor Castle, Windsor, United Kingdom
Died: June 21, 1377 (age 64 years), Richmond, United Kingdom
Children: Edward the Black Prince, John of Gaunt, Edmund of Langley, and more
Grandchildren: Henry IV of England, Richard II of Bordeaux, Richard of Conisburgh, 3rd Earl of Cambridge, and more
Grandparents: Edward I of England, Philip IV of France, Eleanor of Castile, and more
Parents: Edward II and Isabella of France
Spouse: Philippa of Hainault (m. 1328–1369)
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Edward III was a successful warrior king who led campaigns in Scotland and France. He was a canny politician, able to convince Parliament to fund his military efforts, and he founded the Order of the Garter. King Edward III, Order of the Garter. He was also king when the Black Death struck England in 1348.
Edward III (13 November 1312–21 June 1377) was a King of England. He ruled for 50 years. Edward III.
In 1337, Edward created the Duchy of Cornwall to provide the heir to the throne with an income independent of the sovereign or the state. An able soldier, and ...