KING EDWARD 111

King Edward 111 was born in Windsor Castle, November 13, 1312. Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; later The Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor) was King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India from the death of his father, until his abdication on 11 December 1936. He was the second monarch of the House of Windsor.

Ascended the Throne : January 25, 1327.

Coronation : Westminster Abbey, January 29, 1327.

Married : Philippa, Daughter of Count of Hainault.

Children : Eight sons and five daughters.

King Edward 111 died in Sheen Palace, Surrey, June 21, 1377.

King Edward 111 buried in Westminster Abbey.

Embroiled England in what eventually became the Hundred Years war.

During his Reign about one-third of the population died of the Bubonic Plague.



British Royalty

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