The Greatest Knight That Ever Lived: William Marshal

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When William Marshal died in 1219, he was the Earl of Pembroke, and the regent for the young Henry III, after defeated a great rebellion of English lords and thrown back a devastating invasion by the French.

Archbishop Stephen Langton called him “the greatest knight in the world.”

His talent as a knight, on the battlefield and as a tournament champion, won him renown and riches through hundreds of victories.

For 51 years he loyally served King Henry II, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their sons Henry the Young King, Richard the Lionheart, King John, and their grandson Henry III.

But was he really the greatest knight who ever lived?

This is the incredible life story of William Marshal.

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Video Chapters

00:00 The Greatest Knight
01:25 Video Sponsor
02:42 Part 1 - A Child at War
09:43 Part 2 - Tournament Champion
17:45 Part 3 - The Young King
24:45 Part 4 - Royal Service
33:16 Part 5 - The Death of the King
41:58 Part 6 - Guardian of the Realm