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William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke (1146 or 1147 – 14 May 1219), also called William the Marshal (Norman French: Williame li Mareschal, French: Guillaume le Maréchal), was an Anglo-Norman soldier and statesman during High Medieval England who served five English kings of the Angevin Empire: Henry II and his son and de jure co-ruler Young ...
May 10, 2024 · William Marshal, 1st earl of Pembroke, marshal and then regent of England who served four English monarchs (Henry II, Richard I the Lion-Heart, John, and Henry III) as a royal adviser and agent and as a warrior of outstanding prowess. He defeated a French-supported rebellion in September 1217.
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May 15, 2018 · The Englishman Sir William Marshal (c. 1146-1219 CE, aka William the Marshal), Earl of Pembroke, is one of the most celebrated knights of the Middle Ages.
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William Horace Marshall (August 19, 1924 – June 11, 2003) was an American actor, director and opera singer. He played the title role in the 1972 blaxploitation classic Blacula and its sequel Scream Blacula Scream (1973), and appeared as the King of Cartoons on the 1980s television show Pee-wee's Playhouse and as Dr. Richard Daystrom on the ...
William Marshal, often hailed as the 'greatest knight' of his time, rose from obscurity to become a linchpin in the power dynamics of England. But how did a younger son of a minor noble become a key figure in the establishment of the Magna Carta, and eventually, the regent of an entire kingdom?
Learn about the life and achievements of William Marshal, a medieval warrior who rose from obscurity to become a confidante of kings and a saviour of England. Discover his adventures in tournaments, crusades, civil wars, and Magna Carta.
William Marshall’s life serves as a testament to the enduring power of chivalry and honor in the medieval era. His remarkable journey from obscurity to legendary status showcases the indomitable spirit of a true medieval knight.
