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'''William Marshal'''(Or William the Marshal) (c.1147-1219) was the fourth son of a minor lord who had the hereditary title of “lord marshal”. He rose to become the most powerful man in [[England]] as the regent for the young [[Henry III]].

'''William Marshal''' (Or William the Marshal) (c.1147-1219) was the fourth son of a minor lord who had the hereditary title of “lord marshal”. He rose to become the most powerful man in [[England]] as the regent for the young [[Henry III]].

As a younger son he was due no inheritance and was dependent entirely on his own wits to make his way in the world. His martial prowess and strength of character impressed [[Eleanor of Aquitaine]] who appointed him guardian of her eldest son, “Henry the Young King”. As such he was involved in the almost ceaseless conflict between [[Henry II]] and his quarrelsome sons, but managed to retain the respect of all sides. On Henry’s death in 1183 William went on crusade to the [[Holy Land]].  

As a younger son he was due no inheritance and was dependent entirely on his own wits to make his way in the world. His martial prowess and strength of character impressed [[Eleanor of Aquitaine]] who appointed him guardian of her eldest son, “Henry the Young King”. As such he was involved in the almost ceaseless conflict between [[Henry II]] and his quarrelsome sons, but managed to retain the respect of all sides. On Henry’s death in 1183 William went on crusade to the [[Holy Land]].