Edward III

Edward III

At the death of Edward I, his son, Edward II became king, who married Isabelle of France. After his death, his son Edward III claimed the throne of France because his aunt was French.
The Hundred Years’ War between Britain and France was wanted by the most part of British people, and it took place in Europe, because French were attacking the Flanders.
This region was famous for its cotton, which was exported in Britain in exchange for wool. For this reason, British economy was being threatened.
During the reign of Edward III (1348) a plague spread in Britain and killed lots of people, including the Black Prince (king of Wales), who was to succeed Edward III.
The Parliament was formed by one chamber: the House of Commons, where clergy, nobles and townspeople all had the same rights and relevance. But Edward III thought that the House of Commons was too crowdy and he decided to split of the Parliament in the House of Commons (which included townspeople) and House of Lords (including clergy and nobles).
Edward III was considered the one who introduced chiwalry, and also founded the order of the Garter, which was composed by twenty-four knights.
At his death there were no heirs since the Prince of Wales had been killed by the plague, so his ten-year-old grandson Richard II succeeded him.