Edward III goes to aid of Jacob van Artevelde
On 3 July 1345 King Edward III sailed for Sluys as a matter of urgency England’s strategy for the wars with France depended very much upon the support of Flanders. Edward had gained a valuable…
Edward III adopts title King of France
On 26th January 1340 King Edward III of England assumed the title of King of France. It was an assertion by English monarchs that was to remain in place throughout the Hundred Years War and…
Battle of Crecy
The Battle of Crécy was the first major victory on land by the English in the Hundred Years War. Fought on 26th August 1346, the battle of Crecy was well recorded by contemporaries. Prelude to…
Alice Perrers
Alice Perrers is best known for having been a mistress of King Edward III. In that capacity she received favour from the king, and became the subject of discontent from members of the nobility. Her…
How did Edward III finance the conflict with France in its initial stages?
How did Edward III finance the conflict with France in its initial stages? Financing the Hundred Years War, c 1336-1340 As tension between England and France escalated the stark reality of the situation in England…
Edward III
Edward III ruled England from 25th January 1327 to 21st June 1377. His reign saw the outbreak of the Hundred Years War, the Black Death, and coincided with the Western Schism of the Papacy. Source…
Marriage of King Edward III to Philippa of Hainault
The Marriage of King Edward III to Philippa of Hainault took place at York Minister in 1328. A diplomatic marriage, it had been arranged by Queen Isabella to sure up support for the deposing of…
Surrender of St. Andrews Castle, 28th February 1337
A precursor to the Hundred Years War was Edward IIIs conflict with the Scots. Having achieved his aims in the north, Edward returned to England and soon the diplomatic wranglings with France turned into war.…
Naval Strategy, 1340
The English determined their naval strategy for their forthcoming campaign in the Hundred Years War on 23rd January 1340. It was a strategy based on assumptions. The preparations paved the way for the naval clash…
25th January 1327 – Edward III assumes crown of England
Edward III was proclaimed successor to his father, Edward II, by the Chancery on 24th January 1327, with his accession to be effective from the following day. Edward acceded to the throne as a result…