Edward III

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Edward III

Fourteen-year-old Edward III was crowned King of England, but with the country ruled by his mother Queen Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer.

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When
Sunday, February 1 1327699 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
14th century · 1320s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1327.

What happened

Fourteen-year-old Edward III was crowned King of England, but with the country ruled by his mother Queen Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer.

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When did Edward III happen?

February 1 1327 — 699 years ago, on a Sunday.

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