Nasty Edward the Longshanks?
No, that was Edward the First.
That was Edward I. He was a grade A POS.
Edward III was famous for overthrowing Mortimer, who had helped depose Edward’s father, ended warfare with France, I believe had to endure the Plague, and was generally a peaceful man.
With peace brought stability and growth.
Edward I was called Longshanks. He struggled with internal uprisings and border wars, while also participating in the Crusades.
The Scottish king Alexander III was his brother in law, but died with a young granddaughter as his only living heir. She died within months, in Orkney, and as was their wont, the Scots produced more than a dozen claimants to the throne, and while the dispute was being decided, had Edward rule.
E1’s grandson was the very successful Edward III, who didn’t start any wars, but defeated his adversaries. The Plague helped out with everything during the 14th c. E3 reigned nearly 50 years.
Death Mask:
https://cdn.britannica.com/74/79374-050-1884C809/Death-mask-Edward-III.jpg
Edward III was Longshank’s grandson, considered by many historians to be England’s greatest king. Reigned for fifty years, beginning at age 15. Father of the Black Prince.
