William "de Longespee"
Plantagenet, Earl of Salisbury William "de Longespee"
Plantagenet, Earl of Salisburyborn: abt 1173 in England
died: 7 March 1226 in Salisbury Castle
In May 1213 at the Battle of Damme, he, "with 500 ships" and Flemish allies
destroyed the French fleet
Supported King John at Runnymede
Father: Henry II, King
of England
Mother: Countess Ida
Spouse: Ela FitzPatrick, Countess of Salisbury
Children:
1. William "Longsword", Earl of Salisbury
2. Stephen de Longespee, Earl of Ulster