Edward III, Duke of Bar facts for kids

Edward III of Bar (born in 1377, died in 1415) was an important noble in France during a time of war. He was the son of Robert I, Duke of Bar and Mary of France. Mary was the daughter of John II of France, a king of France.

In 1399, Edward's father made him the Marquis of Pont-à-Mousson. He held this title until his death. Edward became the next in line to rule the Duchy of Bar after his older brothers, Henry and Philippe, died. They died during or soon after the Battle of Nicopolis in 1396.

Edward's Role in French Conflicts

Edward III played a part in several important events in France.

Defending French Lands

In 1405, King Charles VI of France gave Edward a special job. He was asked to defend the Boulonnais region. This area was being threatened by English forces at the time.

Campaigns and Alliances

Later, in 1406, Edward joined a military campaign in Guyenne. He served under Louis of Orleans. However, this campaign faced a big challenge. Many French soldiers got sick and died from a disease called dysentery.

After Louis of Orleans was killed in 1407, Edward changed his alliance. He joined forces with John the Fearless, who was the Duke of Burgundy. This meant he sided with the Burgundians in the ongoing conflicts within France.

Duke of Bar and Final Battle

Edward became the Duke of Bar on April 12, 1411, after his father passed away.

Death at Agincourt

Edward III of Bar was killed in 1415 at the famous Battle of Agincourt. This battle was a major event during the Hundred Years' War between France and England. After his death, his brother, Louis I, became the new Duke of Bar. Edward never married.

Sources

• Georges Poull, La Maison souveraine et ducale de Bar, 1994
• Barbara Tuchman, A Distant Mirror, 1978, Alfred A. Knopf, New York

See also

In Spanish: Eduardo III de Bar para niños