Philippa of Hainault

Philippa of Hainault

Facts and interesting information about famous Medieval Women, specifically a short biography of
Philippa of Hainault and her Medieval Life and Times
Famous as the patient wife of King Edward III

Short Biography about the life of Philippa of Hainault
The Medieval Times encompass one of the most exciting periods in the History of England and Europe. The names of famous Kings scatter the Medieval History books and other historical documents. But behind every famous King of the Middle Ages was a Medieval Queen or Princess. Who were the wives of these famous Kings? Who were the queens or princesses who married the Middle Ages Kings of England? A medieval Queen or Princess. These Queens and Princesses shared the most powerful positions with their husbands and many held extremely important influence over their sons. The English Medieval Queens and Princesses of the Middle Ages cover the periods from 1066 - 1485. The following biography, short history and interesting facts provide helpful information for history courses and history coursework about the life of Philippa of Hainault a Medieval Queen in England during the Medieval times and era.

Medieval Queens and Princesses - Philippa of Hainault

• Name and/or Title: Philippa of Hainault
• Married: King Edward III of England in 1328
• Close family connections or relatives: Philippa of Hainault was the daughter of William III, Count of Hainaut and Jeanne of Valois, the granddaughter of Philip III of France
• Title: Her title was Queen consort of England
• Lifetime: This famous woman lived from c. 1314 - 1369
• Famous children: King Edward III and Queen Philippa had twelve children, seven sons ( only five survived) and five daughters:
  • Edward, Prince of Wales - the Black Prince
  • Lionel, Duke of Clarence
  • John, Duke of Lancaster ( John of Gaunt)
  • Edmund, Duke of York
  • Thomas, Duke of Gloucester
  • His daughters were called  Isabella Plantagenet (1332 - 1382), Joan Plantagenet (1335 - 1348), Blanche Plantagenet (b. 1342), Mary Plantagenet (1344 - 1362) and Margaret Plantagenet (1346 - 1361)
• King Edward III was succeeded by Richard, the son of Edward the Black Prince. He was crowned King Richard II of England
• Facts about her life: Philippa of Hainault was renowned for her patience with her womanising husband
• Important historical events during her life: The start of the Hundred Years War between England and France
• Phillippa of Hanault died from the Black Death in 1369

Famous Medieval Queen of the Middle Ages - Philippa of Hainault
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