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William de Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury
b.abt 1176 England
d.7 Mar 1226 Salisbury Castle, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
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m. Abt 1196
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William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (born in or before 11677 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. His nickname "Longespée" is generally taken as a reference to his great physical height and the oversize weapons that he used.
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