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Knight errant. The Château de Tancarville in Normandy, where William Marshal began his training as a knight. As a younger son of a minor nobleman, William had no lands or fortune to inherit, and had to make his own way in life.
- 1146 or 1147
- John Marshal
- Sybilla of Salisbury
15 de may. de 2018 · Mathew Paris (Public Domain) 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 ...
- Mark Cartwright
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.
William Marshal, often referred to as the “Greatest Knight,” was a renowned and influential figure in medieval Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries. Born around 1146, Marshal’s early life was marked by his entry into the world of chivalry and knighthood. Who Was William Marshal?
2 de feb. de 2024 · William Marshal, 1st earl of Pembroke (born c. 1146—died May 14, 1219, Caversham, Berkshire, England) 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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?
16 de jun. de 2023 · Rather remarkably, William Marshal is ancestor to both the Bruce and Stewart kings of Scotland. He is also an ancestor of the last Plantagenet kings, Edward IV and Richard III and all English monarchs from Henry VII onwards. William Marshal is remembered by these deeds as recorded in his biographical history. However, history speaks ...