He was known as The Black Prince. He finalized the Treaty of Brittany in 1360, which stopped the 100 Years War---at least temporarily.

Edward was the first son of Edward III. His nickname is said to be either from the color of his armor or the ferocity of his temper. He was a key commander for the English during the war and heir to throne of Edward III. He joined his father during the raid of 1346 and was present at the English victory at Crécy (August 26, 1346). In 1355 and 1356 he led his own raids when he defeated the French at the important batle of Poitiers on September 19, 1356. He died a year before his father and thus the crown was passed to his son Richard II.

After a break of six years, warfare erupted again when the Edward the Black Prince, son of King Edward III, raided France in 1356. King John II of France pursued Edward. Outside of Poiters the forces met and the French dismounted and attacked. The attack almost succeeded but Edward was able to counterattack and break the French line. King John and about 2000 other men were captured.