King Edward III

Edward by the grace of God King of England and France and Lord of Ireland. Cat lover.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

@jk_rowling Fascinating. It may well replace my parchment. Hard to find, these days.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

@Medievalhtybuff But archery is so much more useful. Crécy, Poitiers and Agincourt versus 1966…

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

Well, this is nice.

[🏛 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 🏛 @nonregemesse]

𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐈𝐈 was the greatest king of England!

> Led a coup against his father’s killer to seize power at 16.

> Once held a banquet and sat his prisoners, the kings of Scotland and France, on either side of him.

> Descended from all the glory of Europe from Charlemagne to the emperors of the east Roman Empire.

> Defeated the Scots at Hallidon Hill and created the dismounted men-at-arms & longbowmen tactics used later on.

> Destroyed the French fleet in daring raids and at Sluys to ensure the war ensuing would take place in France.

> Ruled for 50 years of internal peace

> Defeated the French at Sluys, Crécy wnd Calais and the Spanish at Winchelsea.

> Captured Calais after a year long siege and famously spared the citizens at the behest of his Queen.

> When he heard the French were trying to bribe their way into Calais he and a small force snuck in disguised as ordinary knights to ‘prepare a crafty welcome for the French’.

> Battered Eustace de Ribemont trying to sneak Calais and rewarded him with his freedom and a chaplet of pearls as a gift.

> Chased the French out of Calais and ran into a much larger force he turned to small band of archers, lifted his visor and said ‘do your best, archers, I am Edward of Windsor!’ and then charged the enemy against impossible odds.

> Created the Most Noble Order of the Garter which still exists today.

> When deadly plague struck he did his best to show his people that he would not be perturbed and continued to hold tournaments.

> Instituted legal reforms and under his reign the term ‘due process’ was used for the first time in legislation.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

@zackpinsent Delighted to see the tradition continues.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

@CineHistorico @EK3Hollywood @EdwardofEngland @KingEdward__III @thirdkingedward @HistoriadeRey @ElOsoBelicoso @eramos_pobres @HCeluloide @historiamedievo Tengo un retrato nuevo para celebrar mi cumpleaños. Mira. ¡No estaba yo siempre en mis años sesentos!

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me!

Seven hundred and twelve years old and I can still beat all comers in a tournament.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

Giving up Diego Garcia? We’ll be giving Calais back next.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

This may prove a little awkward….

[Gemma Hollman @GemmaHAuthor]

I had a great time chatting with @Thehistorybits and @Feud_writer all about Philippa of Hainault and Alice Perrers! It's always a pleasure to talk about these amazing women, and I love hearing fresh perspectives. Give it a listen: https://t.co/SqEuMZkqY9 #MedievalHistory #podcast

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

That looks familiar.

[Dr Michael Jones @mike_historian]

The Black Prince's jupon - which would have fitted over his armour - on display in the crypt of Canterbury Cathedral.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

@NathenAmin Chosen by my wife - the love between us never faltered. I could deny not her wishes. Syker as the woodbynd, as we used to tell each other. So famed was our love, those other famed lovers, Victoria and Albert aspired to be us.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

Damn, I was good!

[Medieval Archives @MedievalArchive]

Today in 1327: Edward of Windsor is crowned King Edward III of England at the age of 14

At age 17 Edward III led a coup to overthrow his mother's lover and the de facto ruler of England, Roger Mortimer

Edward III is 1 of 5 English monarchs to rule the country for over 50 yrs! The others: Henry III, George III, Elizabeth II and Victoria

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

I like herring pies.

[Quite Interesting @qikipedia]

During the reign of Edward III (1327-77), the citizens of Norwich had to pay the king 24 herring pies a year.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

On such a day, I can’t help but remember my own coronation.

How do you get holy oil out of ermine…?

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

Put on what I thought was a documentary explaining Vegetius’ De Re Militari and discovered a warrior called John Wick instead. Beginning to think I should have focused more on the pencil than the war bow…

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

I don’t understand the enmity between these two princes, the heir and the younger. I adored my younger brother John. When John died too soon, so affected was I, I suffered nightmares. John was never my enemy; he was my beloved brother.

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

Always liked a dragon.

[Helen Hollick @HelenHollick]

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[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

Not sure why I’m named second. I always lead. Wouldn’t expect anyone to do what I haven’t already.

I would include my dear friend William Montague.

[Little Angelic Rose @LilAngelicRose]

1) Edward of Woodstock aka The Black Prince
2) King Edward III of England
3) William Marshal
4) Robert of Gloucester
5) Geoffrey de Charny

[King Edward III @EdwardofWindsor]

I want France to win, as it’s rightful head of state. Coupled with that I’ve never heard of Argentina…