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The Life and Legacy of William Marshall, The Greatest Knight in History
TLDR William Marshall, born in 1146, rose from being a hostage to becoming the King of England. Known for his success in tournaments and his loyalty to the crown, Marshall's legacy as the greatest knight in history is based on his 16-year career as a knight and his role as the protector and regent for King John's son, Henry III.
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William Marshall, The Greatest Knight in History, never lost a tournament and eventually became the King of England.
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The ceremony of becoming a knight emphasized humility, loyalty, and chivalry, and over time, knighthood became its own class with knights needing money for horses, armor, and weapons, and they would often compete in tournaments to display their combat abilities and potentially win prizes.
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William Marshall, born in 1146, was taken hostage as a child during a siege, but was spared and educated at the royal court, eventually becoming a knight and fighting for King Henry II in Normandy.
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William Marshall, after facing financial difficulties and losing his horse, found success in tournaments, winning several and increasing his wealth, and later became a tutor in arms to Henry the Young King.
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After winning numerous tournaments and being accused of adultery, William Marshall fulfilled his vow to fight in the Holy Land, pledged his allegiance to Henry II, fought against Richard the Lionheart, and eventually became the first Earl of Pembroke.
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William Marshall remained loyal to King John and became the protector and regent for John's son, Henry III, effectively ruling England, and at the age of 70, he led English forces to victory in the Battle of Lincoln before passing away at the age of 72.
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William Marshall's 16-year career as a knight competing in tournaments is his most remembered legacy and the basis of his claim to fame as the greatest knight in history.
