1. Home
  2. black prince

Why Was The Black Prince Called 'Black'?

$ 11.99

4.7 (273) In stock

The sobriquet ‘Black Prince’ does not appear in written records until the 16th century, nearly two centuries after his death. Find out why Edward Plantagenet was called 'Black' here.

Why was Edward Plantagenet, eldest son and heir of England’s King Edward III, known as the Black Prince?

Medieval - HistoryExtra - 65

Edward The Black Prince - Historic UK

Edward The Black Prince - Historic UK

Medieval kings and queens - HistoryExtra - 8

Medieval - HistoryExtra - 65

The Celtic Knot - Following on from our post about the battle of

Where did the Black Prince get his name from? - The History Press

Medieval kings and queens - HistoryExtra - 8

Your Questions About History Answered By Historians & Experts