Edward III of England Timeline of Events

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Edward III of England

Edward III was King of England from 1327 until his death and is noted for his military success. Restoring royal authority after the disastrous reign of his father, Edward II, Edward III went on to transform the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe...

Timeline of Events

1327

1.25.1327

Edward III becomes King of England.

2.1.1327

Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer.

1328

1.13.1328

Edward III of England marries Philippa of Hainault, daughter of the Count of Hainault.

1340

1.26.1340

King Edward III of England is declared King of France.

1346

10.17.1346

Battle of Neville's Cross: King David II of Scotland is captured by Edward III of England near Durham, and imprisoned in the Tower of London for eleven years.

1348

4.23.1348

The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St George's Day.

1350

8.29.1350

Battle of Winchelsea (or Les Espagnols sur Mer): The English naval fleet under King Edward III defeats a Castilian fleet of 40 ships.