William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury
William Longespée | |
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| Earl of Salisbury | |
Drawing of effigy of William Longespée from his monument in Salisbury Cathedral | |
| Born | c. 1167 |
| Died | 7 March 1226 (aged 58–59) Salisbury Castle, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England |
| Noble family | Plantagenet |
| Spouse(s) | Ela, Countess of Salisbury |
| Issue among others... | William II Longespée Nicholas Longespée |
| Father | Henry II of England |
| Mother | Ida de Tosny |
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, until shortly before John's death. His nickname "Longespée" is generally taken as a reference to his great physical height and the oversized weapons that he used.