William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury
William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury 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 oversize weapons that he used.
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Date of Death
March 7th, 1226
Died Aged
-743
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John, King of England
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Richard I of England
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Henry II of England
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Matilda of England, Duchess of Saxony
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Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile
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Henry the Young King
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Joan of England
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William IX, Count of Poitiers
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Geoffrey II
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Ela of Salisbury, 3rd Countess of Salisbury
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Geoffrey
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Ida de Longespee
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Morgan
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Ida de Tosny
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Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk
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William II Longespée
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Ela Longespée
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