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Edward the Black Prince

General

Edward the Black Prince was a leading English commander in the early phases of the Hundred Years' War.

Profile

AttributeDetails
Full NameEdward of Woodstock
Born1330
Died1376
RolePrince of Wales and field commander
Historical SignificanceKey architect of major English battlefield victories

Legacy

His command at Poitiers and role at Crecy made him one of medieval England's most famous military figures.