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LEFT EDWAED, PKINCE OF WALES 475 EDWAEDS Christ Church, Oxford, for one year; and Cambridge University for four terms. In 1860 he traveled throughout the United States and Canada and in the year following made a tour of the Orient, accompied by Dean Stanley. In Febru- ary, 1863, he took his seat in the House of Lords, and on March 10 of the same year married Princess Alexandra, eldest daughter of King Christian IX. of Den- mark. In the years following he made, in company with the Princess, tours of various parts of the Empire where he was everywhere enthusiastically received. On account of the virtual retirement of Queen Victoria he became leader of Brit- ish society and represented the CrowTi at all important functions. His genial dis- position and democratic bearing made him a universal favorite. He became King upon the death of Queen Victoria, on Jan. 2, 1901. The coronation was set for Jan, 26, 1902, but the king was seized with a severe illness and it was postponed until Aug. 9 of the same year. On his accession to the throne Edward at once took a prominent part in European politics, devoting himself especially to the maintenance of European peace. He interchanged many visits with the Ger- man Emperor, with the Czar of Russia, and with the President of France. He also maintained most cordial relations with the United States. At home his deep interest in the welfare of his people maintained and increased his popularity. He founded the Order of Merit for dis- tinction in war, science, and literature and the service of man. The political situation, especially the measures for tax reform and the crisis in the House of Lords caused him much anxiety in 1910. He died unexpectedly on May 6 of that year from heart failure following a bron- chial attack. After lying in state for three days at Westminster Hall the body of the King was buried at Windsor. The funeral was notable for the attendance of sovereigns and of important public men from all the countries of the world. Six children were born to King Edward and Queen Alexandra : Prince Albert Victor, born Jan. 8, 1864, died Jan. 14, 1892; Prince George, born Jan. 13, 1865; Princess Louisa Victoria, born Feb. 20, 1867; Princess Victoria Alexandra, born Julv 6, 1868; Princess Maude Charlotte, born Nov. 26, 1869; and Prince Alex- ander John, born April 6, 1871. He died on the following day. EDWARD, PRINCE OF WALES, surnamed the Black Prince from the color of his armor, was the eldest son of Edward III.; was born in 1330. In 1345 he accompanied his father in his expedition to France, and displayed un- usual heroism at the battle of Crecy: Ih 1356 he gained the battle of Poitiers, and brought the French king and his son prisoners to England. He died before his father, in 1376, leaving two sons, the elder of whom, Richard, was the succes- sor of Edward III. EDWARDS, GEORGE WHARTON, an American artist, bom in Fairhaven, Conn. He received an academic edu- cation in Antwerp and Paris. From 1898 to 1903 he was director of the art department of Collier's "Weekly," and from 1904 to 1912 was manager of the art department of the American Bank Note Company. He received medals for excellence of work in drawing and painting at many expositions. He painted the mural decoration "Henrick Hudson," at the United States Military Academy. He wrote fiction as well as books on art subjects. These include "Thumbnail Sketches" (1886); "Hoi land of Today" (1909) ; "Some Old Flemish Towns" (1911) ; "The Forest of Arden" (1914); "Alsace-Lorraine" (1918); and "Holland of Today" (1919). EDWARDS, JONATHAN, an Ameri- can theologian; born in East Windsor, Conn., Oct. 5, 1703. He was the son of Timothy Edwards, a Congregational JONATHAN EDWARDS n-vinister, and was himself minister at Northampton, Mass., from 1727 to 1750. From 1751 to 1758 he was an Indian