Edward III of England

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King of England from 1327 to 1377 who started the war with France and lived during the Black Death

proper noun

: Eduardo III de Inglaterra

The claim of Edward III of England to the French throne led to the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War.

Examples

During the reign of Edward III of England, the Black Plague swept through much of Europe.
Edward III of England began his reign as a teenager after the deposition of his father, Edward II.
Did Edward III of England really start the Hundred Years' War?
Many historians study Edward III of England for his military strategies.
Edward III of England began his reign in 1327, marking the start of significant political changes in England.
During the rule of Edward III of England, the House of Commons began to gain more influence in governance.
The ambitious claim of Edward III of England to the French throne is often considered a major catalyst for the Hundred Years' War.

Synonyms

Edward III

vsEdward III of England

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King of England from 1327 to 1377 who began the Hundred Years' War with France

gives the full formal name including the area ruled rather than the short form

Surface Forms

Edward III of England main

Morphology

Edward + III + of + England

The phrase is a compositional proper name: 'III' indicates the third person named Edward and 'of England' locates him in that country. A B1 learner who knows the constituent items (the name, the Roman numeral, the preposition and the country) will readily infer it refers to the third Edward associated with England; specific historical facts (dates, deeds) are not derivable but the basic referent is transparently built from the parts.

Etymology

Edward III of England brings to mind a crowned king pointing at France on a map — his claim there began the long 'Hundred Years' War. He also lived through the 'Black Death' and watched the 'House of Commons' grow in importance, so his name often stands for a time of war, disease, and big political change.