Why Is The Black Prince Still A Controversial Historical Figure?

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376), who became known as the Black Prince, was feared, loved, and hated.

As the eldest son and heir of England’s King Edward III Plantagenet, he had a huge responsibility to fight against England’s greatest enemy, France. The Black Prince was very successful on the battlefield and showed tremendous courage. He was also cunning and intelligent, and did not hesitate to lure the enemy into a deadly trap when he had the chance.

Left: The Black Prince being made a Knight of the Garter. Credit: Public Domain - Right: The Black Prince. Credit: Public Domain

His battles are well documented, but there is considerable disagreement about his personality.

Why is the Black Prince, after so many years, still a controversial historical figure? Was he a truly evil or good man? Was he a greedy or generous person?

English and French historians present two completely different views of the Black Prince, whose tomb can be visited at Canterbury Cathedral.

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See also:

Edward Of Woodstock “Black Prince” – Idol Of The English People And Terror Of The French

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