William Marshal Pt 12 - Icarus

William Marshal was known as the greatest knight - champion of the tournament circuit of the 12th century and one of the best knights of the era. Starting as a landless knight, to becoming the Regent, saving the kingdom from a French invasion. During his long life, he served under four different Kings. This is his story. ------------------------------------------------------------- Medieval Society (for a section on Nobility)    • Entertainment   Chivlary    • Chivalry   Count John's attempt to usurp the throne    • King John 2 - Under the Lion   Chepstow Castle (Striguil)    • Chepstow Castle (Striguil)   William de Braose (the Ogre of Abergavenny)    • William de Braose - the Ogre of Abergavenny   -------------------------------------------------------- #britishhistory #history #medieval #middleages #knights #normandy #frenchhistory #kingjohn