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Philippa of Hainault (sometimes spelled Hainaut; Middle French: Philippe de Hainaut; 24 June 1310 (or 1315) – 15 August 1369) was Queen of England as the wife and political adviser of King Edward III. She acted as regent in 1346, when her husband was away for the Hundred Years' War.
- Kathryn Warner
- She was born in modern-day Belgium. Philippa’s father Willem was count of Hainault, in modern-day Belgium, and also count of Holland and Zeeland, now in the Netherlands.
- Her name had many iterations. In Philippa’s own lifetime, her name was spelt Philippe, Phelip or Phelipe, and it was a unisex name, serving for men called Philip and women called Philippa.
- She had a big family. Philippa was the third daughter of her parents and had older sisters Margareta and Johanna. She was probably born in c. February or March 1314; chronicler Jean Froissart stated that she was ‘almost fourteen’ in January 1328.
- Her marriage was less romantic than it’s often portrayed. The often-repeated romantic tale that Edward III chose Philippa as his bride over her sisters is untrue, and almost certainly invented by Philippa herself.
Jun 23, 2020 · Learn how Philippa of Hainault, a teenage bride from a powerful European family, became one of the most successful and popular queens in English history. Discover her role in Edward III's rise to power, her influence on his reign and her legacy in the Middle Ages.
Mar 10, 2020 · Philippa was the daughter of William of Hainault, a lord in part of what is now Belgium, which was then known for its successful textile industry. Born in 1314 with black Moorish...
- Mildred Europa Taylor
Learn about the life and legacy of Edward III, the first English king to have his birth time recorded, and his wife Philippa, who accompanied him on his foreign expeditions. See their tombs, effigies, inscriptions and funeral objects in the Abbey.
Apr 26, 2022 · Philippa d'Avesnes of Hainault Memorial. Birth: Jun. 24, 1311 Valenciennes Departement du Nord Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France Death: Aug. 14, 1369 Windsor Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough Berkshire, England. English Monarch. Queen consort of King Edward III.
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Philippa Of Hainaut (born c. 1314—died Aug. 15, 1369, Windsor, Berkshire, Eng.) was the queen consort of King Edward III of England (ruled 1327–77); her popularity helped Edward maintain peace in England during his long reign.
