Parliament at Northampton
Parliament confirms the treaty ending war with Scotland
Role range: 1327-1377
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Edward III Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Edward III through 260 dated historical records for England.
Edward III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
260Distinct records
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1328–1333Years on this page
1328
Rule of France
On the death of the French monarch Charles IV in 1328, Edward III of England was his closest male relative and legal successor. But a French court decreed that Charles closest relative was his first cousin, Philip, Count of Valois. Philip was crowned as Philip VI of France. Reluctantly, Edward paid homage to Philip in his role as the Duke of Aquitaine, which he had inherited, in 1329
Role range: 1327-1377
Succession
Succeeds as King of England, full succession to the throne. Charles IV dies, Edward claims the French throne through his mother, Charles sister
Role range: 1327-1377
Independence of England
The Treaty of Edinburgh recognizes Scottish independence under Robert I
Role range: 1327-1377
Independence of England
The Treaty of Northampton ratifies Scottish independence
Role range: 1327-1377
Independence of Scotland
The Treaty of Edinburgh recognizes Scottish independence under Robert I
Role range: 1327-1377
Independence of Scotland
The Treaty of Northampton ratifies Scottish independence
Role range: 1327-1377
Invasion of France
Edwards claim to the French throne is used to launch an attack
Role range: 1327-1377
Stone of Scone
The English agree to return the Stone of Scone & surrender the Ragman Roll
Role range: 1327-1377
Succession
Edwards claim to the French throne is used to launch an attack
Role range: 1327-1377
Treaty of Edinburgh
The Treaty of Edinburgh recognizes Scottish independence under Robert I. The Treaty of Edinburgh is ratified in England by the Treaty of Northampton
Role range: 1327-1377
Treaty of Northampton
The Treaty of Northampton ratifies Robert the Bruces Scottish throne & acknowledges Robert the Bruces victory in the Scottish War of Independence. The Treaty of Northampton provides for marriage between Edward's sister Joan & Bruces son David. The Treaty of Edinburgh is ratified in England by the Treaty of Northampton. The English agree to return the Stone of Scone & surrender the Ragman Roll
Role range: 1327-1377
Rule of France
On the death of the French monarch Charles IV in 1328, Edward III of England was his closest male relative and legal successor. But a French court decreed that Charles closest relative was his first cousin, Philip, Count of Valois. Philip was crowned as Philip VI of France. Reluctantly, Edward paid homage to Philip in his role as the Duke of Aquitaine, which he had inherited, in 1329
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1329
Homage at Amiens
Pays homage to Philip VI for English lands in France
Role range: 1327-1377
Death of Edward III
Robert I dies, Edward Is free to support the House of Balliols against the Bruces
Role range: 1327-1377
Homage
Pays homage to Philip at Amiens
Role range: 1327-1377
Rule of Aquitaine
Edward III inherits Aquitaine. Populated by Gascons with a culture and language separate from the French, the inhabitants of Aquitaine preferred their relationship with the English crown. However, France continued to interfere in the affairs of the Gascons in matters both of law and war
Role range: 1327-1377
Rule of Aquitaine
Edward III inherits Aquitaine. Populated by Gascons with a culture and language separate from the French, the inhabitants of Aquitaine preferred their relationship with the English crown. However, France continued to interfere in the affairs of the Gascons in matters both of law and war
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1327-1377
1330
Birth of Edward of Woodstock
Edward III's eldest son, Edward of Woodstock, later known as the Black Prince, was born at Woodstock and became the principal male heir to the English throne.
Role range: 1327-1377
Nottingham Coup
Seizes Roger Mortimer and begins personal rule
Role range: 1327-1377
Arrest of Roger Mortimer
Arrests Mortimer in the Queen Mothers Chamber Nottingham Castle
Role range: 1327-1377
Parliament
Takes the Government into his own hands & sends out writs summoning a new Parliament
Role range: 1327-1377
Arrest of Isabella
Keeps his mother, Isabella, imprisoned in Norfolk for the rest of her life
Role range: 1327-1377
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. Assumes personal rule & keeps his mother, Isabella, imprisoned in Norfolk
Role range: 1327-1377
Arrest of Isabella
Edward III arrests his mother & keeps her at Castle Rising for the rest of her life
Role range: 1327-1377
Arrest of Roger Mortimer
Has Mortimer executed
Role range: 1327-1377
Mortimer Executed
Has Roger Mortimer executed after the Nottingham coup
Role range: 1327-1377
Isabella Retired
Removes Isabella from political power after taking control of government
Role range: 1327-1377
Trial
Tries Thomas Berkeley for the assassination of Edward II but he is found innocent
Role range: 1327-1377
1332
Balliol Supported
Permits English support for Edward Balliol's invasion of Scotland
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
1333
Siege of Berwick Begins
Edward III begins operations against Berwick during the Scottish war
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Scottish Campaign Prepared
Edward III prepares a northern campaign in support of Edward Balliol
Role range: 1327-1377
Blockade of Berwick
English forces tighten pressure on Berwick before the relief army arrives
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Siege of Berwick
Besieges Berwick in support of Edward Balliol
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Royal Itinerary North
The king's government moves north for the Scottish campaign
Role range: 1327-1377
Battle of Halidon Hill
The Scots lose 70 Lords including Earl Douglas & the Earl of Mar. Revenge for Edward IIs defeat at Bannockburn. One of the first uses of the English longbow. Defeats the Scots led by Archibald Douglas
Role range: 1327-1377
Battle of Halidon Hill
Defeats the Scots outside Berwick using archers and defensive ground
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Battle of Halidon Hill
Edward defeats Archibald Douglas and the Scottish army near Berwick
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Halidon Hill Position
Edward takes a strong defensive position above Berwick
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Longbow Tactics
English archers help break the Scottish attack at Halidon Hill
Role range: 1332-1357 – 1327-1377
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.