Definition of: Edward

(ed′wərd)
A masculine personal name. Also Du., Ger. E·duard (ā′dwärt), Ital., Pg., Sp. E·duar·do (ā·dwär′dō, Pg. -d), Dan. Ed·vard (ed′värth). [OE, rich guardian]
—Edward,
1330–76, prince of Wales; fought at Crécy and Poitiers; son of Edward III: called the “Black Prince.”
—Edward,
1004?–66, king of England 1042–1066: known as Edward the Confessor.
—Edward I,
1239–1307, king of England 1272–1307: known as Edward Longshanks.
—Edward II,
1284–1327, king of England 1307–27; defeated by Bruce at Bannockburn, 1314; murdered.
—Edward III,
1312–77, king of England 1327–77; defeated the Scots and French.
—Edward IV,
1442–83, king of England 1461–70, 1471–83; overthrew the Lancastrians.
—Edward V,
1470?–83, king of England 1483; murdered in the Tower.
—Edward VI,
1537–53, king of England 1547–53; son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.
—Edward VII,
1841–1910, king of England 1901–10.
—Edward VIII,
1894–1972, succeeded his father George V as king of England, Jan. 20, 1936; abdicated Dec. 10, 1936; became the Duke of Windsor.