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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 ...
Sybilla of Salisbury. William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke (1146 or 1147 – 14 May 1219), also called William the Marshal ( Norman French: Williame li Mareschal, [1] French: Guillaume le Maréchal ), was an Anglo-Norman soldier and statesman. [2] He served five English kings: Henry II and his son and de jure co-ruler Young King Henry, Richard ...
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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. Renowned for his fighting skills, he remained undefeated in tournaments, spared the life of Richard I of England (r. 1189-1199 CE) in battle, and rose to become Marshal and then Protector of ...
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Apr 1, 2024 · William Marshal, 1st earl of Pembroke (born c. 1146—died May 14, 1219, Caversham, Berkshire, England) was a marshal and then regent of England who served four English monarchs—Henry II, Richard I, John, and Henry III—as a royal adviser and agent and as a warrior of outstanding prowess.
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William Marshal, a True Knight’s Tale. The remarkable story of how the fourth son of a minor 12th century baron rose to be one of the richest men of his day and Regent of England is a true Knight’s Tale! Ben Johnson. 10 min read.
Learn about the life and achievements of William Marshal, one of the greatest knights and regents of medieval England. He fought in tournaments, crusades, wars and rebellions, and earned the respect of kings and nobles.
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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?
