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William II Longespée, Earl of Salisbury, English martyr (born 1212)

Historical image related to William II Longespée, Earl of Salisbury, English martyr (born 1212) from February 8, 1250

William Longespée the Younger

English crusader

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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February 8

Day of the year

February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 326 days remain until the end of the year.
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