Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377), also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England from January 1327 until his death in 1377. He is noted for his military success and for restoring royal … See more

Edward was born at Windsor Castle on 13 November 1312, and was described in a contemporary prophecy as "the boar that would come out of Windsor". The reign of his father, Edward II, … See more

Mortimer's rule and fall
One of Edward's first acts — de facto Mortimer's — was to lead another campaign to Scotland in July 1327. It was not long before the new reign also met with other problems caused by the central position of Mortimer … See more

Legislation
The middle years of Edward's reign were a period of significant legislative activity. Perhaps the best-known piece of legislation was the See more

King Edward II of England had court favourites who were unpopular with his nobility, such as Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despenser the Younger. Gaveston was killed during a noble … See more

Sluys
In 1337, Philip VI of France confiscated the English king's Duchy of Aquitaine and the See more

Further campaigns in France and governance
While Edward's early reign had been energetic and successful, his later years were marked by inertia, military failure and political strife. The day-to-day affairs of the state had less … See more