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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.
- c. 1167
- Plantagenet
- 7 March 1226 (aged 58–59), Salisbury Castle, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
- Ela, Countess of Salisbury
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- Salisbury, England
- Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
- circa 1176
- Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Jan 20, 2024 · William Longespe, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (c. 1176 7 March 1226) (Long Sword, Latinised to de Longa Spatha) was an English noble, primarily remembered for his command of the English forces at the Battle of Damme and for remaining loyal to his halfbrother, King John.
William de Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury also known as William Longsword, was an illegitimate son of King Henry II. He received his title by marrying the daughter of William of Salisbury, the 2nd Earl of Salisbury.
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William Earl of Salisbury, Baron of Chitterne Longespée (Plantagenet) aka de Longespee (est. 1176 - certain 7 Mar 1226)
William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (c. 1176 - 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.
William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury, was an Anglo-Norman nobleman known for his role as commander of the English forces at the Battle of Damme and his loyalty to his half-brother, King John. The moniker ‘Longespée’ likely refers to his tall stature and use of large weapons.
