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The Black Prince
It is perhaps somewhat ironic that the only two
"Royal" burials in Canterbury Cathedral represent an ancient conflict for
the throne of England. Although, Edward, The Black Prince (b.1330 d. 1376
AD), was outlived by his Father, Edward III, his son, Richard, became
Richard II. It was the son of Edward's Brother, John, the Duke of
Lancaster, who deposed Richard II and eventually became Henry IV. The
Black Prince seemed to have had a long and close association with
Canterbury and its Cathedral and his will not only gave the design for his
tomb but specified that he should be buried in the Crypt. Edward was a
complex character. The leader of the English Army at the Battle of Crecy
at the age of 16 and also victor at the Battle of Poitiers, ten years
later when he captured the French King, John the Good. After this Battle,
Edward brought King John to Canterbury and they worshipped at the tomb of
St. Thomas together. It was obviously these victories that made him
popular although there was a lot less enthusiasm about the level of taxes
that his campaigns cost.
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