Edward III was King of England from January 25, 1327 and
until his death, on June 21, 1377. Recognized as having the second longest
reign in medieval England, England III is responsible for the start of what
would later become known as the Hundred Years’ War, between England and France.
It started with his ambition of winning the French throne as the rightful king
and the period referred to as the Edwardian Era War ends on May 8, 1360 with
the Treaty of Bretigny, Edward accepting to abandon his claim of the throne of
France. England is recognized as one of the strongest military powers in
Europe, and the War is credited with leading to the development of two strong, distinct national identities in both countries.
