Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – <\/strong>Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376), who became known as the Black Prince, was feared, loved, and hated.<\/p>\n As the eldest son and heir of England\u2019s King Edward III Plantagenet, he had a huge responsibility to fight against England\u2019s greatest enemy, France. The Black Prince was very successful on the battlefield and showed tremendous courage. He was also cunning and intelligent, and did not hesitate to lure the enemy into a deadly trap when he had the chance.<\/p>\n Left: The Black Prince being made a Knight of the Garter. Credit: Public Domain – Right: The Black Prince. Credit: Public Domain<\/em><\/p>\n His battles are well documented, but there is considerable disagreement about his personality.<\/p>\n Why is the Black Prince, after so many years, still a controversial historical figure? Was he a truly evil or good man? Was he a greedy or generous person?<\/p>\n English and French historians present two completely different views of the Black Prince, whose tomb can be visited at Canterbury Cathedral.<\/p>\n This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.<\/strong><\/p>\n Become a\u00a0member<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>to read more –\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you are\u00a0already a member<\/strong>\u00a0and have logged in to your account, you can\u00a0access the article here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n See also:<\/strong><\/p>\n Edward Of Woodstock \u201cBlack Prince\u201d \u2013 Idol Of The English People And Terror Of The French<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bertrand du Guesclin: \u2018Eagle Of Brittany\u2019 Brave, French Commander And His Clash With Sir Thomas Of Canterbury<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How Emma Of Normandy Risked Her Life To Save England<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![\"Why](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/blackprincecontroversialfigure.jpg\")
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