Edward III of England
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Summary
Edward III of England was born on November 13, 1312[1], in Windsor Castle[2]. He died on June 21, 1377[3], in Richmond Palace[4]. He worked as a royalty[5] and monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37,542 views/month, #2,784 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[8]
- Father: Edward II of England[9]
- Mother: Isabella of France[10]
- Spouse: Philippa of Hainault[11]
- Child: Edward, the Black Prince[12], Joan of England[13], Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence[14], John of Gaunt[15], Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York[16], Mary of Waltham[17], Margaret, Countess of Pembroke[18], Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester[19], John de Southeray[20], Joan (?)[21], Jane (?)[22], Nicholas Lytlington[23], Isabella de Coucy[24], William of Hatfield[25]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[26]
- Position held: monarch of England[27], Lord of Ireland[28]
- Award received: Knight of the Garter[29]
- Member of: Order of the Garter[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Family: House of Plantagenet[32]
- Noble title: duke[33], Earl of Chester[34], count of Ponthieu[35], list of dukes of Aquitaine[36], monarch of England[37]
- Commons category: Edward III of England[38]
- Unmarried partner: Alice Perrers[39]
- Cause of death: stroke[40]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Crécy[41]
- Given name: Edward[42]
- Significant event: coronation[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Edward III of England[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Depicted by: King Edward III[46], King Edward III (1312–1377)[47]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[48]
Why It Matters
Edward III of England has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Edward III of England born?
Edward III of England's place of birth was Windsor Castle[2].
Where did Edward III of England die?
Edward III of England passed away in Richmond Palace[4].
Who were Edward III of England's parents?
Edward III of England's father was Edward II of England[9]. Edward III of England's mother was Isabella of France[10].
Who was Edward III of England married to?
Edward III of England's spouses include Philippa of Hainault[11].
What did Edward III of England do for work?
Edward III of England worked as a royalty[5] and monarch[6].
What awards did Edward III of England receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[29].