William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury
11/12th-century Anglo-French nobleman and illegitimate son of King Henry II / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (In or before 1167 – 7 March 1226) ("Long Sword", Latinised to de Longa Spatha) was an Anglo-Norman nobleman, primarily remembered for his command of the English forces at the Battle of Damme and for remaining loyal to his half-brother, King John. His nickname "Longespée" is generally taken as a reference to his great physical height and the oversized weapons that he used.[3][4]
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William Longespée | |
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Earl of Salisbury | |
Born | c. 1167 |
Died | 7 March 1226 (aged 58–59) Salisbury Castle, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England |
Noble family | Plantagenet |
Spouse(s) | Ela, Countess of Salisbury |
Issue among others... | William II Longespée Nicholas Longespée |
Father | Henry II of England |
Mother | Ida de Tosny |
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