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The Plantagenets were a quarrelsome lot, but I always think back to a sorrowful quote of Henry II's after the death of his son, the Young King; "He cost me much, but I wish he had lived to cost me more.".
30:00 the injuries people actually survived before modern medicine is incredible. I had a ancestor in the civil war shot 3 times and managed to live until his 80s.
The Capetian reaction to Marshall's death reminds me of players like Derek Jeter or Mariano Rivera's final appearance at Fenway Park before retirement... They were the ancient enemy, but they had earned a deep respect over the years. The Red Sox home fans gave them very long, semi emotional ovations.
Even though William might not be considered a hostage in today’s meaning of the word he still risked his life because his father John Marshal switched allegiances to Matilda’s side. Thus Stephen could have killed William or tortured him and John Marshal apparently didn’t care, saying “I still have the hammer and the anvil with which to forge still more and better sons,” in response to Stephen threatening to hang John’s 2nd son.
10:29 Sometimes a *really* proper honorable "enemy" combatant is as valuable (or moreso!) as a loyal friend. There is (or was) a kind of loyalty in a long standing grudge match. It's weird, but true.
The Plantagenets were a quarrelsome lot, but I always think back to a sorrowful quote of Henry II's after the death of his son, the Young King; "He cost me much, but I wish he had lived to cost me more.".
From the Devil they came and to the Devil they will go. Their demon ancestry from the Demon Countess of Anjou.
A 40 minute preview? Based.
William Marshall is my 23rd. Great Grandfather. His father was the Marshall of the kings horses.
Then you are related to my ex boyfriend!
@@jennasharp8536 Maybe he is your ex boyfriend.
Then you are related to me he is my 26th GGF
The Marshall embodies the meaning of chivalry. Eleanor saved him and gave him his start.
40 mins is twice as good as 20 mins
The Greatest Knight by Thomas Asbridge gives lots of detail from Williams life and it is truly a book difficult to put down.
His history is incredible ,the greatest knight who ever lived, his tomb is in the temple church in london.
30:00 the injuries people actually survived before modern medicine is incredible. I had a ancestor in the civil war shot 3 times and managed to live until his 80s.
The Capetian reaction to Marshall's death reminds me of players like Derek Jeter or Mariano Rivera's final appearance at Fenway Park before retirement...
They were the ancient enemy, but they had earned a deep respect over the years. The Red Sox home fans gave them very long, semi emotional ovations.
My 24th GGF. Thank you.
Even though William might not be considered a hostage in today’s meaning of the word he still risked his life because his father John Marshal switched allegiances to Matilda’s side. Thus Stephen could have killed William or tortured him and John Marshal apparently didn’t care, saying “I still have the hammer and the anvil with which to forge still more and better sons,” in response to Stephen threatening to hang John’s 2nd son.
10:29 Sometimes a *really* proper honorable "enemy" combatant is as valuable (or moreso!) as a loyal friend. There is (or was) a kind of loyalty in a long standing grudge match. It's weird, but true.
Terry Waite that is a blast from the past
Q. What is green and 5 ft tall
A. Terry Waites back garden
Terry Waite 1991 World Hide and Seek Champion
Thanks guys!
Now get busy on a Spanish Civil War episode; if you please.
Which one?
@@GodwynDi Franco Vs Commies.
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Cheers!! To the Earl!
Knights tale was based on William Marshall (my x24 ggdad)
My 26th GGF ❤ now i understand were my father got his stoichcal personality ,he was afraid of nothing !
On the importance of the oath, wonder who he rode with during the civil war between King and Prince, to both of whom he'd sworn allegiance?
Sounds like Lancelot or Perceval
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I think Commander Worf would have done well in the times of William Marshal.
As long as he didn't have to pretend to be a "Merry Man" of Robin Hood's gang.
@@MrVvulf I protest! I am not a Merry Man!
That's right, John Rambo is the toughest.
Would like to know where and when he was born
Stop pulling your nose