King Edward III |
| Born: 13 November 1312, Windsor Castle,
Windsor, Berkshire, England Father: Edward II of Caernarvon, King of England Mother: de France, Isabella Acceded: 1 February 1327, Westminster Abbey, London, England Died: 21 June 1377, Sheen Palace, Surrey Interred: Westminster Abbey, London, England Reigned 1327-1377. Edward assumed effective power in 1330 after imprisoning his mother and executing her lover Roger de Mortimer who had murdered his father; thereafter his reign was dominated by military adventures. His victory in Scotland, especially at Haildon Hill 1333 encouraged him to plan (1363) the union of England and Scotland. Through his mother he claimed the French throne thus starting (1337) the Hundred years war. His son John of Gaunt dominated the government during his last years. Died of a Stroke. Key Events1334-51: Black (Bubonic) Plague kills c25 million people (half of Europe's population) 1337: Start of Hundred Years War between England and France 1340: First European Papermill opened 1375: Dutch Fisherman (William Benkelsoor) develops salted herring for use at sea
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