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William Marshall was an American actor, director and opera singer who played Othello, Blacula and Dr. Daystrom. He also appeared in many films, TV shows and stage plays, and taught acting at various universities.
A biography of William Marshal, an Anglo-Norman soldier and statesman who served five English kings and became a famous knight errant and tournament champion. Learn about his early life, his marriage, his role as protector and regent, and his legacy as a Knight Templar.
Aug 26, 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 was born c. 1146 CE and he experienced his very first misadventure aged just six when his father's castle at Newbury was attacked by an army of King Stephen's (r. 1135-1154 CE). John Marshal was forced to give up his young son William as a hostage while the attack was suspended in order for the terms of a surrender to be settled. Ho...
William the young knight was immediately called into action in 1166 CE when he was dispatched to fight in the war between Henry II of England (r. 1154-1189 CE) and the counts of Boulogne, Flanders and Ponthieu. Stationed at the castle of Neufchâtel-en-Bray in Normandy, William showed promise and bravery but after a skirmish where he lost his horse,...
In 1168 CE William was back in real warfare but it went as badly as his first experience. Fighting in Poitou in western France with the army of his uncle the Earl of Salisbury, William was injured and captured by the forces of Guy de Lusignan. Fortunately, the habit of asking for ransoms was not exclusive to tournaments and William could be freed a...
By 1186 CE William was back at court from his travels and serving King Henry II again, notably in the campaigns of 1188-9 CE against Philip IIof France (r. 1180-1223 CE), who had allied himself to the English king's two rebellious sons, John and Richard (the future Richard I Lionheart). In one battle or its aftermath, William came face to face with...
Having served four English monarchs and risen to the very top of the kingdom, the great knight's time was nearly up. There was one last hurrah at the battle of Lincoln in 1217 CE when, aged 70, he led the English army and won against the still-disgruntled English barons and their French ally, the future King Louis VIII of France (r. 1223-1226 CE). ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir William Marshal, one of the most celebrated knights of the Middle Ages. He fought in wars, tournaments, and became a protector of England under Richard I.
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Learn about the remarkable life of William Marshal, a 12th century knight who rose from poverty to become a rich and powerful baron, a crusader, and a regent of England. Discover how he fought in tournaments, served kings, and married a wealthy heiress in this article based on his biography.
Learn about the life and achievements of William Marshal, one of the most remarkable men of the Middle Ages. He fought in tournaments, wars and crusades, served five Plantagenet kings, and earned the title of "The Flower of Chivalry".
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William Marshall, often hailed as the “Greatest Knight,” was a legendary figure in medieval Europe. “William Marshall stands as a towering figure in medieval history, his unparalleled chivalry and unwavering loyalty making him the embodiment of knightly virtue.”
