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edward

/ˈed.wəd/

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noun

/ˈed.wəd/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее мужское личное имя английского происхождения, которое носили несколько королей Англии и другие исторические личности.

A proper noun referring to a male given name of English origin, notably borne by several kings of England and other historical figures.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Edward VIII (1894–1972)C1formalpolitical

    King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, whose abdication in 1936 created a constitutional crisis so he could marry Wallis Simpson.

    ruЭдуард VIII (1894–1972)

    • Edward VIII reigned for less than a year before abdicating.
    • His marriage to Wallis Simpson caused a major constitutional crisis.
    • After abdication, he became the Duke of Windsor.
  2. Edward VII (1841–1910)C1formalpolitical

    King of the United Kingdom from 1901 until his death, known for his elegant sporting lifestyle and diplomatic role.

    ruЭдуард VII (1841–1910)

    • Edward VII was the son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
    • He was known for his love of sports and social elegance.
    • His reign marked the beginning of the Edwardian era.
  3. Edward VI (1537–1553)C2formalpolitical

    King of England and Ireland from 1547 until his death, son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, who died of tuberculosis at age 15.

    ruЭдуард VI (1537–1553)

    • Edward VI became king at the age of nine.
    • His reign was marked by the Protestant Reformation.
    • He died of tuberculosis, ending the Tudor male line.
  4. Edward V (1470–1483)C2formalpolitical

    King of England for a short period in 1483, one of the Princes in the Tower, believed to have been murdered along with his brother.

    ruЭдуард V (1470–1483)

    • Edward V was never crowned.
    • He and his brother disappeared in the Tower of London.
    • Their fate remains a historical mystery.
  5. Edward IV (1442–1483)C2formalpolitical

    King of England from 1461 to 1470 and again from 1471 to 1483, a key figure in the Wars of the Roses.

    ruЭдуард IV (1442–1483)

    • Edward IV won the throne at the Battle of Towton.
    • He was briefly deposed in 1470 but regained power.
    • His victory at Tewkesbury secured his reign.
  6. Edward III (1312–1377)C2formalpolitical

    King of England from 1327, claimed the French throne triggering the Hundred Years' War; his reign saw the Black Death and rise of the House of Commons.

    ruЭдуард III (1312–1377)

    • Edward III founded the Order of the Garter.
    • His claim to France started the Hundred Years' War.
    • The Black Death struck England during his reign.
More meanings (4)
  1. Edward II (1284–1327)C2formalpolitical

    King of England from 1307 to 1327, defeated by Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn, deposed by his wife and later died in prison.

    ruЭдуард II (1284–1327)

    • Edward II's defeat at Bannockburn was a disaster.
    • He was deposed and imprisoned by his wife Isabella.
    • He died under mysterious circumstances in Berkeley Castle.
  2. Edward I (1239–1307)C2formalpolitical

    King of England from 1272 to 1307, known as 'Longshanks', who conquered Wales and fought Scotland.

    ruЭдуард I (1239–1307)

    • Edward I conquered Wales and built castles.
    • He was known as the 'Hammer of the Scots'.
    • His reign saw the development of English law.
  3. Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (born 1964)B1formal

    The third son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, currently a working member of the British royal family.

    ruПринц Эдвард, граф Уэссекский (род. 1964)

    • Prince Edward is the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II.
    • He is the Earl of Wessex and holds various patronages.
    • He married Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999.
  4. Edward the Black Prince (1330–1376)C2formalpolitical

    Son of Edward III, a military leader known for victories at Crécy and Poitiers during the Hundred Years' War.

    ruЭдуард Чёрный Принц (1330–1376)

    • The Black Prince led the English to victory at Poitiers.
    • He was known for his chivalry and military skill.
    • He died before his father, never becoming king.
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