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Reign of Edward III
1327–1377 CE
Edward III became king after the deposition of Edward II, but effective power initially remained with his mother Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer. In 1330 Edward seized control of government, arrested Mortimer and began his personal rule.
His reign included major English victories in the Hundred Years’ War, the growth of parliament and the royal court, the Black Death and the increasing political importance of his adult sons. Queen Philippa of Hainault remained a prominent figure until her death in 1369, after which Alice Perrers became the king’s acknowledged mistress.
Related people for Reign of Edward III
Blanche of Lancaster1342–1368 Edward, the Black Prince1330–1376 Edward III of England1312–1377 Edward II of England1284–1327 Geoffrey Chaucer1343–1400 Isabella of France1295–1358 Joan of Kent1328–1385 John of Gaunt1340–1399 John Wycliffec. 1320s–1384 Katherine Swynford1350–1403 Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence1338–1368 Philippa Roet1346–1387 Richard II1367–c. 1400 Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March1287–1330
Non-Fiction
4 Best Non-Fiction Books About the Reign of Edward III
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