Sir William Longespée was an English knight and crusader, the son of William Longespée and Ela, Countess of Salisbury. His death became of significant importance to the English psyche, having died at the Battle of Mansurah, near Al-Mansurah in Egypt.

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Occupation: military personnel
Born: 1204
Died: February 8, 1250

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Idoine de Camvillespouse William Longespéechild Ela Longespéechild Richard Longespéechild Ida Longespéechild William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisburyfather Ela of Salisbury, 3rd Countess of Salisburymother Nicholas Longespeesibling

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Occupation: military personnel
Born: 1204
Died: February 8, 1250

Family