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2024-02-22 02:54:02 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 11941BD441167A7A8A85DC9A0893ECFD1F4D4B0F2758CC5527878779029DE73D
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There is no evidence whatsoever that Edward could have been black. None of his family members were black. The nickname related to his armour/shield or brutal behaviour. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-the-Black-Prince https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Black_Prince#Appellation_%22Black_Prince%22 https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/where-did-the-black-prince-get-his-name-from/
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