Edward, the Black Prince, also known as Edward of Woodstock/ Prince of Wales/ Duke of Cornwall/ Earl of Chester was the eldest son of King Edward III and Queen Philippa. Born in the Royal Palace in Oxfordshire, he was created Earl of Chester before his third birthday, the Duke of Cornwall at the age of seven, and the Prince of Wales when he was 13. Later on he was knighted by his father and he became the first Knight of the Garter. As a 16 year old he helped his father win the Battle of Crecy and so emphatic was the victory that the ecstatic king was assured that his first born would only enhance his reputation and that of the kingdom. He made his father even prouder when he won the Battle of Poitiers against King John II, then King of France. He captured the king, his youngest son and plenty of other nobles. From here on he constantly kept trying to achieve his father’s dream of completely vanquishing France and so the battles of Winchelsea, Aquitaine, and Najera took place. It is believed that while trying to restore Don Pedro as the King of Castille he contracted an illness which eventually led to his demise.