It is thought that Edward was born in Windsor. His parents were Edward II of England, and Isabella of France. He was a member of the House of Plantagenet. The House of Plantagenet was a royal house. And ended with the late king, King Richard III; the latest English (and British) king to die in battle.
Like Richard III, Edward was a memorable monarch. He ruled during an interesting time in monarch. A focal point of Edwards complete rule as monarch was in ruling during the 100 years war. The 100 years war started ten years after Edward came to power. It was a war that raged on well after Edward was gone, dead. It didn't end until 1453. Edward had died in 1377. The war was one of the most notable battles from the medieval era. It was a battle between the House of Plantagnet and the House of Valois. The House of Valois were the rulers of France. The one hundred years war was a battle for the Kingdom of France.
Edward III would not live to see the end of the 100 years war. But, during his time as ruler during the 100 years war, the war went well for Edward. And for England. There were a few setbacks for Edward III during the war. But, there were notable successes for Edward during the war. Such as at The Battle of Crecy, which was a success for the English. And the Battle of Poitiers. This shows that Edward III was a successful ruler. With even some calling Edward III one of the most successful rulers of England.
But, even though Edward may have been a success, it did not mean that his monarchical rule was free from problems, it wasn't. One of the most notable anxieties of Edward III rule was the Black Death. Also known as the Black Plague. However, the Black Death was not just confined to England, it was widespread across Europe at the time. Another thing which plagued Edwards reign was his increasing ill health during the latter end of his reign. He suffered from ill health. Which made him not only inactive in life. It made him inactive as a monarch. The result was that the successes of his early reign, started to be replaced my failures. Edward III died on the 21st of June 1377.
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