1. Randin Rande

2.   Son of Edward II and Isabella.  Was one of the most succesful English kings of the Middle Ages.  Was crowned at age 14, in 1330.  Founded the order of the Garter.  Declared himself rightful heir to the French throne in 1337  Started the 100 Years War  Biggest win − Battle of Crecy Edward III (1312 – 1377)

3.   Also known as Edward of Woodstock  Died before his father, Edward III  Remembered as a great military hero  Won notable battles with England during the 100 Years War  The first knight of the Garter  Married Joan of Gent (his cousin)  Died at Westminster Palace The Black Prince (1330 – 1376)

4.   struggle between England and France over succession to the French throne.  The French lawyers recognized Philip VI as king of France.  Edward III declared himself King of France.  The major reason to start the war, was England trading with Burgundy and Gascony.  The teenage girl Joan of Arc leaded the French troops to reclaim their lands.  By 1453, the coast of Calais was the only English possession left in France. The 100 Years’ War (1337 – 1453)

5.   Edward III founded the order in 1348  the most prestigious honour in England  Motto: „Honi soit qui mal y pense“ (Shamed be he who thinks evil of it)  Edward chose as members of the order 24 knights  They met once a year on St. George’s Day at Windsor Castle The Order of the Garter

6.   http://www.royal.gov.uk/monarchUK/honours/Orderofthegarter/o rderofthegarter.aspx http://www.royal.gov.uk/monarchUK/honours/Orderofthegarter/o rderofthegarter.aspx  http://www.royal.gov.uk/historyofthemonarchy/kingsandqu eensofengland/theplantagenets/edwardiii.aspx http://www.royal.gov.uk/historyofthemonarchy/kingsandqu eensofengland/theplantagenets/edwardiii.aspx  http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/hundred_years_war.ht m http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/hundred_years_war.ht m  http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/black_prince. shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/black_prince. shtml  http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/edward_iii_ki ng.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/edward_iii_ki ng.shtml Thank you!