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His reign is seen as a high point in the concept of [[chivalry]]. The [[Order of the Garter]], still the highest English imperial honour, was inaugurated by Edward in 1348. The first Dukedom was created. ([[Cornwall]].)

His reign is seen as a high point in the concept of [[chivalry]]. The [[Order of the Garter]], still the highest English imperial honour, was inaugurated by Edward in 1348. The first Dukedom was created. ([[Cornwall]].)

The last few years before his death saw a decline in his health and ability to govern. Philippa died in 1369. Increasingly, power was wielded by a clique surrounding his mistress, Alice Perrers. (The “Good Parliament” (1376) organised by the king’s most powerful son, [[John of Gaunt]], Duke of [[Lancaster]], impeached her, but she managed to return, and was with him at his death on 21st June 1377.

The last few years before his death saw a decline in his health and ability to govern. Philippa died in 1369. Increasingly, power was wielded by a clique surrounding his mistress, Alice Perrers. (The “Good Parliament” (1376) organised by the king’s most powerful son, [[John of Gaunt]], Duke of [[Lancaster]], impeached her, but she managed to return, and was with him at his death on 21 June 1377.

He was succeeded by his nine year old grandson, [[Richard II]], the son of [[Edward the Black Prince]], who had died the previous year.

He was succeeded by his nine year old grandson, [[Richard II]], the son of [[Edward the Black Prince]], who had died the previous year.

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