Who was Edward Plantagenet?

Edward Plantagenet (1330–1376) was born in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, , England and died in Westminster, Berkshire, , England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward the Black Plantagenet 1330–1376

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Plantagenet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 4 independent trees

Born 15 Jun 1330 · Woodstock, Oxfordshire, , England

Died 8 Jun 1376 · Westminster, Berkshire, , England

Father Edward Iii King Of England Plantagenet

Mother Philippa Of Hainault

Spouse Joan Of Kent

Children Richard Ii King Of England Plantagenet

Siblings Edmund Plantagenet Duke Of York, John Of Gaunt Duke Of Lancaster Duke Of Aquitaine Earl Of Richmond King Of Castile And Leon, Lionel Of Antwerp Plantagenet 1St Duke Of Clarence, Thomas Plantagenet Duke Of Gloucester

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Iii King Of England Plantagenet

Philippa Of Hainault

Spouse(s)

Joan Of Kent

Children

Richard Ii King Of England Plantagenet

Biography

In 1330, Edward the Black Plantagenet entered the world in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, born to edward iii king of england plantagenet and philippa of hainault. Edward the Black Plantagenet married joan of kent, and had children including richard ii king of england plantagenet. Edward the Black Plantagenet passed away in 1376 in Westminster, Berkshire, England.

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Birth of Edward the Black Plantagenet in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England

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1376

Death of Edward the Black Plantagenet in Westminster, Berkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Plantagenet

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Woodstock, Oxfordshire, , England (1330) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Plantagenet (1330–1376) was born in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, , England and died in Westminster, Berkshire, , England. 4 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, 4 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 11 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.
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