Edward, the Black Prince

Prince of Wales (1330–1376)
Person human Q184854
Edward, the Black Prince
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Edward, the Black Prince

Summary

Edward, the Black Prince is a human[1]. He was born in Woodstock Palace[2]. He was born on June 15, 1330[3]. He passed away in Palace of Westminster[4]. He died on June 8, 1376[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], and knight[8]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66,686 views/month, #3,774 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward, the Black Prince was born in Woodstock Palace[2].
  • Edward, the Black Prince passed away in Palace of Westminster[4].
  • Edward, the Black Prince was born on June 15, 1330[3].
  • Edward, the Black Prince died on June 8, 1376[5].
  • Edward, the Black Prince is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[10].
  • Edward, the Black Prince's father was Edward III of England[11].
  • Edward, the Black Prince's mother was Philippa of Hainault[12].
  • Among Edward, the Black Prince's spouses was Joan of Kent[13].
  • A child of Edward, the Black Prince was Richard II of England[14].
  • A child of Edward, the Black Prince was Roger Clarendon[15].
  • A child of Edward, the Black Prince was Sir John Sounders[16].
  • A child of Edward, the Black Prince was John de Galeis[17].
  • A child of Edward, the Black Prince was Edward of England[18].
  • A child of Edward, the Black Prince was Edward of Angoulême[19].
  • Edward, the Black Prince held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • Edward, the Black Prince worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Edward, the Black Prince worked as a politician[7].
  • Edward, the Black Prince worked as a knight[8].
  • Edward, the Black Prince received the Knight of the Garter[21].
  • Edward, the Black Prince received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Edward, the Black Prince was a member of Order of the Garter[23].
  • Edward, the Black Prince is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward, the Black Prince's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward, the Black Prince's family is recorded as House of Anjou[26].
  • Edward, the Black Prince's noble title is recorded as Earl of Chester[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward, the Black Prince's place of birth was Woodstock Palace[2]. He was born on June 15, 1330[3]. His father was Edward III of England[11]. His mother was Philippa of Hainault[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], and knight[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Garter[21], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32].

Personal Life

Edward, the Black Prince was married to Joan of Kent[13]. Children include Richard II of England[14], a monarch[33], 1367–1400[34], of Kingdom of England[35], awarded the Order of the Garter[36]; Roger Clarendon[15], a conspirator[37], 1350–1402[38], of Kingdom of England[39], awarded the Knight Bachelor[40]; Sir John Sounders[16]; John de Galeis[17]; Edward of England[18]; and Edward of Angoulême[19], 1365–1370[41].

Death and Burial

Edward, the Black Prince died on June 8, 1376[5]. He died in Palace of Westminster[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[42]. He is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward, the Black Prince include Black Prince's Ruby[43], a gemstone[44], in United Kingdom[45] and HMS Black Prince[46], an armored cruiser[47].

Why It Matters

Edward, the Black Prince ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66,686 views/month, #3,774 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 100 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Black Prince's Ruby[43], a gemstone[44], in United Kingdom[45] and HMS Black Prince[46], an armored cruiser[47].

FAQs

Where was Edward, the Black Prince born?

Born in Woodstock Palace[2], Edward, the Black Prince…

Where did Edward, the Black Prince die?

Edward, the Black Prince died in Palace of Westminster[4].

Who were Edward, the Black Prince's parents?

Edward, the Black Prince's father was Edward III of England[11]. Edward, the Black Prince's mother was Philippa of Hainault[12].

Who was Edward, the Black Prince married to?

Edward, the Black Prince's spouses include Joan of Kent[13].

What did Edward, the Black Prince do for work?

Edward, the Black Prince worked as military personnel[6], politician[7], and knight[8].

What awards did Edward, the Black Prince receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[21] and Knight Bachelor[22].

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  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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