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of Norwich Edward
d. 1415
A royal cousin who moved through the dangerous politics of Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V, he lived a life full of shifting loyalties, court intrigue, and war. He is also remembered as the nobleman who translated The Master of Game, one of the earliest hunting books in English.
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The Master of Game: The Oldest English Book on Hunting
by of Norwich Edward, count of Foix Gaston III Phoebus
About the author
Born around 1373, probably at Norwich, Edward of Norwich was the eldest son of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, and a grandson of Edward III. Better known as the 2nd Duke of York, he spent much of his life close to the English crown and held titles including Earl of Rutland and Duke of Aumale at different points in his career.
His public life was anything but steady. He served Richard II, then lived through the upheaval that brought Henry IV to the throne, and later fought under Henry V. Chroniclers and modern historians alike note how often his fortunes changed, but he remained an important figure in royal and military affairs.
Beyond politics and battle, he has a lasting place in literary history through The Master of Game, his English translation and adaptation of a famous hunting treatise. He was killed at the Battle of Agincourt on October 25, 1415, ending a career that was as dramatic as the age he lived in.