Edward III

noun

1. 1312–77, king of England 1327–77 (son of Edward II).

Edward III

noun

1. Edward III13121377MEnglishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1312–77, king of England (1327–77); son of Edward II. His claim to the French throne in right of his mother Isabella provoked the Hundred Years' War (1337)

Example Sentences

And an hour later, Mr Hyde, who has been metal detecting for about nine months, unearthed the Edward III quarter noble.

From BBC

The Order of the Garter was established by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago.

From BBC

As the Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, Charles received an annual windfall from the Duchy of Cornwall, established by King Edward III in 1337 to support his son.

From Washington Post

The Hambleden nobles were the third attempt by Edward III to introduce the first gold coinage to England since the Anglo-Saxon era.

From BBC

Poinar found an answer to that problem in the East Smithfield Cemetery in London, on land that King Edward III bought for a plague pit.

From Science Magazine