Who was Edward Plantagenet?

Edward Plantagenet (1312–1377) was born in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England and died in Sheen, Staffordshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Edward III King of England Plantagenet 1312–1377

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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Plantagenet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Nov 1312 · Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England

Died 21 Jun 1377 · Sheen, Staffordshire, England

Father Edward Ii King Of England Plantagenet

Mother Isabella Queen Of England Capet

Spouse Philippa Queen Of England Hainault

Children John Of Gaunt 1St Duke Of Lancaser Plantagenet

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Ii King Of England Plantagenet

Isabella Queen Of England Capet

Spouse(s)

Philippa Queen Of England Hainault

Children

John Of Gaunt 1St Duke Of Lancaser Plantagenet

Biography

Edward III King of England Plantagenet was born in 1312 in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, the child of edward ii king of england plantagenet and isabella queen of england capet. Edward III King of England Plantagenet married philippa queen of england hainault, and had children including john of gaunt 1st duke of lancaser plantagenet. Edward III King of England Plantagenet passed away in 1377 in Sheen, Staffordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1312

Birth of Edward III King of England Plantagenet in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England

Birth

1377

Death of Edward III King of England Plantagenet in Sheen, Staffordshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Plantagenet

This ancestor line traces from Augouleme, Charente, Piotuo-Charentes, France (1186) to Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England (1312) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Plantagenet (1312–1377) was born in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England and died in Sheen, Staffordshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.