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William II Longespee
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William Longespee the younger took the cross twice and died leading the vanguard at Mansurah in 1250, charging when the count of Artois taunted him; the English made him a near-martyr and his effigy lies in Salisbury Cathedral.
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✓ CP 'Salisbury'; standard: WILLIAM II LONGESPEE (d. 8 Feb 1250 at MANSURAH); son of William I by Ela of Salisbury; m. IDOINE DE CAMVILLE; father of Ela (our line). Added 14 Sep 2026.