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In 1189 the recently crowned Richard I gave him the heiress Isabella of Pembroke in marriage, suddenly giving him the wealth and station to match his personal prestige. During Richard’s absence in Palestine and later incarceration William was instrumental in keeping younger brother John’s excesses to a minimum, but on Richard’s death in 1199 he gave his support to John as king. He was a leading instigator in getting John and the barons together at [[Runnymede]] for the signing of the [[Magna Carta]].

In 1189 the recently crowned Richard I gave him the heiress Isabella of Pembroke in marriage, suddenly giving him the wealth and station to match his personal prestige. During Richard’s absence in Palestine and later incarceration William was instrumental in keeping younger brother John’s excesses to a minimum, but on Richard’s death in 1199 he gave his support to John as king. He was a leading instigator in getting John and the barons together at [[Runnymede]] for the signing of the [[Magna Carta]].

When John died in 1216 William was made Regent for the young Henry [[III]] leading the English forces against an invading French army and secured the kingdom. He died in 1219, after a long and meritorious career, having served four kings.

When John died in 1216 William was made Regent for the young [[Henry III]] leading the English forces against an invading French army and secured the kingdom. He died in 1219, after a long and meritorious career, having served four kings.

Reference: The Plantagenet Encyclopedia.

Reference: The Plantagenet Encyclopedia.

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[[Category:English History]]

[[Category:English History]]