born:  
died: 19 February 1249/50 at the Battle of Mansoureh, Egypt
After being taunted by accompanying French knights, Longsword led a force of two hundred followers including Templars to prove the English were the more valiant. Unable to defeat him on horseback his enemy cut his foot to bring him down. After refusing to surrender, he fought on leaning against his loyal banner bearer, until he had his right hand severed above the wrist, again refusing give up he fought on with his left hand. When he was eventually  overcome, his followers threw themselves on his body in an attempt to prevent further mutilation.  According to legend, his shrine was lit by a mystical blue flame.

Father: William "de Longespee" Plantagenet, Earl of Salisbury
Mother:  Ela FitzPatrick, Countess of Salisbury

Spouse: Idonea de Camville

Children:
1. William de Longespee (died in 1257 of injuries in Tournament at Blyth, Notts.)
2. Ela de Longespee