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Sir William Marshal (1146-1219) - Find a Grave...
Earl Marshal. 1st Earl of Pembroke. Born the fourth son of John FitzGilbert, Marshal of King Stephen’s court, and landless knight. When John deserted Stephen for Matilda in her efforts to gain the throne, five year old William was surrendered as hostage. John told Stephen that he did not care for his son’s safety, he...