Edward, the Black Prince
Edward of Woodstock KG , called the Black Prince, was the eldest son of King Edward III and Philippa of Hainault, and the father of King Richard II of England. He was the first Duke of Cornwall , the Prince of Wales and the Prince of Aquitaine .
Edward was born onJune 1330 at Woodstock Palace in Oxfordshire. He was created Earl of Chester onMay 1333, Duke of Cornwall onMarch 1337 and finally invested as Prince of Wales onMay 1343 when he was almost thirteen years old. In England, Edward served as a symbolic regent for periods in 1339, 1340, and 1342 while Edward III was on campaign. He was expected to attend all council meetings, and he performed the negotiations with the papacy about the war in 1337. He also served as High Sheriff of Cornwall from 13401341, 1343, 1358 and 13601374.
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