William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (c1176-1226)

Vital Statistics

 * Sex : Male
 * Born: d in England
 * Died: 7 in England at age ??
 * Interment: d at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

Pedigree
William de Longespee is the son of Henry II(?-?) and Ida, Countess of Norfolk (?-?).

Spouse(s)

 * Ela, Countess of Salisbury (?-?)

Offspring

 * William II Longespee (about 1212-1250)
 * Richard Longespee (?-?)
 * Stephen Logespee (?-1260)
 * Nicholas Longespee (?-1297)
 * Isabella Longespee (?-?)
 * Petronilla (?-?)
 * Ella Longespee (?-?)
 * Ida Longespee (?-?)

Biography
William 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.

William was an army commander from 1210-1212. He led a naval fleet in the Battle of Damme. He commanded an army unit in the Battle of Bouvines. He fought in support of King John after the sigining of the Magma Carta, but then switched sides. He also fought in support of John's successor, Henry III.

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