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	==William Marshal ([[event]])==		==William Marshal ([[event]])==
	A [[~~Stormhold~~]] [[event]] held every year, usually on the first Saturday of December. It is in honour of William Marshall, the man. There is usually a [[chivalric weapon]]s [[tourney]], and a [[ransom melee]] followed by an elaborate feast with an [[early period]] theme. It is one of the two "high" events held annually in Stormhold, the other being [[Stormhold Winter Feast\|Winter Feast]].		The '''William Marshall Memorial Tournament and Feast''' is an [[SCA]] [[event]] held in the [[Barony of Stormhold]] every year, usually on the first Saturday of December. It is in honour of William Marshall, the man. There is usually a [[chivalric weapon]]s [[tourney]], and a [[ransom melee]] followed by an elaborate [[feast]] with an [[early period]] theme. It is one of the two "high" events held annually in Stormhold, the other being [[Stormhold Winter Feast\|Winter Feast]].

	It's the type of event that people who don't attend [[SCA]] events often come out of the [[woodwork]] for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] [[garb]].		It's the type of event that people who don't attend [[SCA]] events often come out of the [[woodwork]] for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] [[garb]].

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	It's the type of event that people who don't attend [[SCA]] events often come out of the [[woodwork]] for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] [[garb]].		It's the type of event that people who don't attend [[SCA]] events often come out of the [[woodwork]] for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] [[garb]].

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	==William Marshall (the man)==		==William Marshall (the man)==
	'''William Marshal''' (1146-1219) was a man who was barely even [[noble]], but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the [[Angevin]] world. His skill at [[weapon\|arms]] was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at [[Tourney]]. He was the son of John Fitzgilbert and one Aline Pipard, and the [[Marshal]] of [[England]] for a number of [[king]]s (as had been his father, his grandfather Gilbert, and his great-grandfather Geoffrey) and he fought in the [[Middle East]] as a [[Knight Templar]]. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative.		'''William Marshal''' (1146-1219), also known as '''William the Marshal''' and '''Guillaume le Maréchal''', was a man who was barely even [[noble]], but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the [[Angevin]] world. His skill at [[weapon\|arms]] was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at [[Tourney]]. He was the son of John Fitzgilbert and one Aline Pipard, and the [[Marshal]] of [[England]] for a number of [[king]]s (as had been his father, his grandfather Gilbert, and his great-grandfather Geoffrey) and he fought in the [[Middle East]] as a Knight [[Templar]]. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative.

	He became chivalric [[lord]] to [[Henry II]]'s son, the Young King, and was granted the [[fief]] of Cartmel in Lancashire in 1187. After the Young King died he went to the [[Holy Land]], and on his return became Henry's Marshal. When Henry died, his son [[Richard_I\|Richard]] ~~recognised~~ William's worth (despite Marshal having unhorsed him protecting Henry in France from a revolt of Richard's) and saw to his making a good [[marriage]].		He became chivalric [[lord]] to [[Henry II]]'s son, the Young King, and was granted the [[fief]] of Cartmel in Lancashire in 1187. After the Young King died he went to the [[Holy Land]], and on his return became Henry's Marshal. When Henry died, his son [[Richard_I\|Richard]] recognized William's worth (despite Marshal having unhorsed him protecting Henry in France from a revolt of Richard's) and saw to his making a good [[marriage]].

	He married Isobel de Clare, inheriting thereby the de Clare lands of her father Richard 'Strongbow', in Pembroke and Striguil ([[English]]: Chepstow), and the Lordship of Leinster, in [[Ireland]], through Isobel's mother, Aife, daughter of Dermot MacMurrough. He also split the Giffard [[barony]] with Richard de Clare, [[Earl]] of Clare and Hertford, with William taking the [[France\|French]] lands, including Longueville. He improved the [[castle]]s at Pembroke and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.		He married Isobel de Clare, inheriting thereby the de Clare lands of her father Richard 'Strongbow', in Pembroke and Striguil ([[English]]: Chepstow), and the Lordship of Leinster, in [[Ireland]], through Isobel's mother, Aife, daughter of Dermot MacMurrough. He also split the Giffard [[barony]] with Richard de Clare, [[Earl]] of Clare and Hertford, with William taking the [[France\|French]] lands, including Longueville. He improved the [[castle]]s at Pembroke and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.
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	A [[Stormhold]] [[event]] held every year, usually on the first Saturday of December. It is in honour of William Marshall, the man. There is usually a [[chivalric weapon]]s [[tourney]], and a [[ransom melee]] followed by an elaborate feast with an [[early period]] theme. It is one of the two "high" events held annually in Stormhold, the other being [[Stormhold Winter Feast\|Winter Feast]].		A [[Stormhold]] [[event]] held every year, usually on the first Saturday of December. It is in honour of William Marshall, the man. There is usually a [[chivalric weapon]]s [[tourney]], and a [[ransom melee]] followed by an elaborate feast with an [[early period]] theme. It is one of the two "high" events held annually in Stormhold, the other being [[Stormhold Winter Feast\|Winter Feast]].

	It's the type of event that people who don't attend [[SCA]] events often come out of the [[woodwork]] for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] [[garb]]~~. It's just another excuse to make another piece of garb~~.		It's the type of event that people who don't attend [[SCA]] events often come out of the [[woodwork]] for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] [[garb]].

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	===William Marshall (the man)===		==William Marshall (the man)==
		⚫	'''William Marshal''' (1146-1219) was a man who was barely even [[noble]], but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the [[Angevin]] world. His skill at [[weapon\|arms]] was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at [[Tourney]]. He was the son of John Fitzgilbert and one Aline Pipard, and the [[Marshal]] of [[England]] for a number of [[king]]s (as had been his father, his grandfather Gilbert, and his great-grandfather Geoffrey) and he fought in the [[Middle East]] as a [[Knight Templar]]. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative.

		⚫	He became chivalric [[lord]] to [[Henry II]]'s son, the Young King, and was granted the [[fief]] of Cartmel in Lancashire in 1187. After the Young King died he went to the [[Holy Land]], and on his return became Henry's Marshal. When Henry died, his son [[Richard_I\|Richard]] recognised William's worth (despite Marshal having unhorsed him protecting Henry in France from a revolt of Richard's) and saw to his making a good [[marriage]].
⚫	William Marshal (1146-1219) was a man who was barely even noble, but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the [[Angevin]] world. His skill at arms was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at [[Tourney]]. He was the son of John Fitzgilbert and one Aline Pipard, and the [[Marshal]] of [[England]] for a number of [[king]]s (as had been his father, his grandfather Gilbert, and his great-grandfather Geoffrey) and he fought in the [[Middle East]] as a [[Knight Templar]]. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative.

		⚫	He married Isobel de Clare, inheriting thereby the de Clare lands of her father Richard 'Strongbow', in Pembroke and Striguil ([[English]]: Chepstow), and the Lordship of Leinster, in [[Ireland]], through Isobel's mother, Aife, daughter of Dermot MacMurrough. He also split the Giffard [[barony]] with Richard de Clare, [[Earl]] of Clare and Hertford, with William taking the [[France\|French]] lands, including Longueville. He improved the [[castle]]s at Pembroke and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.
⚫	He became chivalric lord to [[Henry II]]'s son, the Young King, and was granted the fief of Cartmel in Lancashire in 1187. After the Young King died he went to the Holy Land, and on his return became Henry's Marshal. When Henry died, his son [[Richard_I\|Richard]] recognised William's worth (despite Marshal having unhorsed him protecting Henry in France from a revolt of Richard's) and saw to his making a good marriage.

⚫	He married Isobel de Clare, inheriting thereby the de Clare lands of her father Richard 'Strongbow', in [[Pembroke]] and Striguil (~~english~~: Chepstow), and the Lordship of Leinster, in Ireland, through Isobel's mother, Aife, daughter of Dermot MacMurrough. He also split the Giffard barony with Richard de Clare, Earl of Clare and Hertford, with William taking the [[France\|French]] lands, including Longueville. ~~<br>~~
	He improved the [[castle]]s at [[Pembroke]] and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.

	When [[Richard_I\|Richard]] died, William wisely supported [[John Lackland]], who made him Earl of Pembroke and confirmed to him the [[palatine]] powers he had inherited there from the de Clares. John, however, came to distrust William, but Marshal remained loyal and on [[John_Lackland\|John]]'s death he was chosen as regent for the 9-year old [[Henry III]], although William was to die 3 years later (being succeeded in Pembroke by his 5 sons, none of whom, however, themselves had issue, leading to the breaking up of his lands, and the passing of the title of 'Marshal').		When [[Richard_I\|Richard]] died, William wisely supported [[John Lackland]], who made him Earl of Pembroke and confirmed to him the [[palatine]] powers he had inherited there from the de Clares. John, however, came to distrust William, but Marshal remained loyal and on [[John_Lackland\|John]]'s death he was chosen as regent for the 9-year old [[Henry III]], although William was to die 3 years later (being succeeded in Pembroke by his 5 sons, none of whom, however, themselves had issue, leading to the breaking up of his lands, and the passing of the title of 'Marshal').

	His son, William II, had a biographical text of his father written, ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''; he married Eleanor, daughter of King [[John Lackland\|John]]. Another son, Gilbert, married Margaret, daughter of [[William the Lion\|William I]] of [[Scotland]]. One of his daughters, Isabella, married [[Henry III\|Henry]]'s brother Richard, Earl of Cornwall, and also 'King of the ~~Romans~~' (the ruler of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but never installed as such by the [[Pope]]). As well as 3 other sons, William also had 4 other daughters.		His son, William II, had a biographical text of his father written, ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''; he married Eleanor, daughter of King [[John Lackland\|John]]. Another son, Gilbert, married Margaret, daughter of [[William the Lion\|William I]] of [[Scotland]]. One of his daughters, Isabella, married [[Henry III\|Henry]]'s brother Richard, Earl of [[Cornwall]], and also 'King of the [[Roman]]s' (the ruler of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but never installed as such by the [[Pope]]). As well as 3 other sons, William also had 4 other daughters.

⚫	See also: [http://www.castlewales.com/marshall.html "William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke" by Catherine Armstrong]

		⚫	''See also:'' [http://www.castlewales.com/marshall.html "William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke" by Catherine Armstrong]
⚫	===William Marshal (event)===
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		⚫	==William Marshal ([[event]])==
	A [[Stormhold]] [[event]] held every year, usually on the first Saturday of December. It is in honour of William Marshall, the man. There is usually a [[chivalric weapon]]s [[tourney]], and a [[ransom melee]] followed by an elaborate feast with an [[early period]] theme. It is one of the two "high" events held annually in Stormhold, the other being [[Stormhold Winter Feast\|Winter Feast]].		A [[Stormhold]] [[event]] held every year, usually on the first Saturday of December. It is in honour of William Marshall, the man. There is usually a [[chivalric weapon]]s [[tourney]], and a [[ransom melee]] followed by an elaborate feast with an [[early period]] theme. It is one of the two "high" events held annually in Stormhold, the other being [[Stormhold Winter Feast\|Winter Feast]].

	It's the type of event that people who don't attend SCA events often come out of the woodwork for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] garb. It's just another excuse to make another piece of garb.		It's the type of event that people who don't attend [[SCA]] events often come out of the [[woodwork]] for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] [[garb]]. It's just another excuse to make another piece of garb.

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	He improved the [[castle]]s at [[Pembroke]] and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.		He improved the [[castle]]s at [[Pembroke]] and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.

	When [[Richard_I\|Richard]] died, William wisely supported [[John Lackland]], who made him ~~Eatrl~~ of Pembroke and confirmed to him the [[palatine]] powers he had inherited there from the de Clares. John, however, came to distrust William, but Marshal remained loyal and on [[John_Lackland\|John]]'s death he was chosen as regent for the 9-year old [[Henry III]], although William was to die 3 years later (being succeeded in Pembroke by his 5 sons, none of whom, however, themselves had issue, leading to the breaking up of his lands, and the passing of the title of 'Marshal').		When [[Richard_I\|Richard]] died, William wisely supported [[John Lackland]], who made him Earl of Pembroke and confirmed to him the [[palatine]] powers he had inherited there from the de Clares. John, however, came to distrust William, but Marshal remained loyal and on [[John_Lackland\|John]]'s death he was chosen as regent for the 9-year old [[Henry III]], although William was to die 3 years later (being succeeded in Pembroke by his 5 sons, none of whom, however, themselves had issue, leading to the breaking up of his lands, and the passing of the title of 'Marshal').

	His son, William II, had a biographical text of his father written, ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''; he married Eleanor, daughter of King [[John Lackland\|John]]. Another son, Gilbert, married Margaret, daughter of [[William the Lion\|William I]] of [[Scotland]]. One of his daughters, Isabella, married [[Henry III\|Henry]]'s brother Richard, Earl of Cornwall, and also 'King of the Romans' (the ruler of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but never installed as such by the [[Pope]]). As well as 3 other sons, William also had 4 other daughters.		His son, William II, had a biographical text of his father written, ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''; he married Eleanor, daughter of King [[John Lackland\|John]]. Another son, Gilbert, married Margaret, daughter of [[William the Lion\|William I]] of [[Scotland]]. One of his daughters, Isabella, married [[Henry III\|Henry]]'s brother Richard, Earl of Cornwall, and also 'King of the Romans' (the ruler of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but never installed as such by the [[Pope]]). As well as 3 other sons, William also had 4 other daughters.

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	He improved the [[castle]]s at [[Pembroke]] and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.		He improved the [[castle]]s at [[Pembroke]] and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.

	When [[Richard_I\|Richard]] died, William wisely supported [[John Lackland]], who made him Eatrl of Pembroke and confirmed to him the [[palatine]] powers he had inherited there from the de Clares. John, however, came to distrust William, but Marshal remained loyal and on [[John_Lackland\|John]]'s death he was chosen as regent for the 9-year old [[Henry III]], although William was to die 3 years later (being succeeded in Pembroke by his 5 sons).		When [[Richard_I\|Richard]] died, William wisely supported [[John Lackland]], who made him Eatrl of Pembroke and confirmed to him the [[palatine]] powers he had inherited there from the de Clares. John, however, came to distrust William, but Marshal remained loyal and on [[John_Lackland\|John]]'s death he was chosen as regent for the 9-year old [[Henry III]], although William was to die 3 years later (being succeeded in Pembroke by his 5 sons, none of whom, however, themselves had issue, leading to the breaking up of his lands, and the passing of the title of 'Marshal').

			His son, William II, had a biographical text of his father written, ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''; he married Eleanor, daughter of King [[John Lackland\|John]]. Another son, Gilbert, married Margaret, daughter of [[William the Lion\|William I]] of [[Scotland]]. One of his daughters, Isabella, married [[Henry III\|Henry]]'s brother Richard, Earl of Cornwall, and also 'King of the Romans' (the ruler of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but never installed as such by the [[Pope]]). As well as 3 other sons, William also had 4 other daughters.
	His son, William II, had a biographical text written ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''.

	See also: [http://www.castlewales.com/marshall.html "William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke" by Catherine Armstrong]		See also: [http://www.castlewales.com/marshall.html "William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke" by Catherine Armstrong]

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	He became chivalric lord to [[Henry II]]'s son, the Young King, and was granted the fief of Cartmel in Lancashire in 1187. After the Young King died he went to the Holy Land, and on his return became Henry's Marshal. When Henry died, his son [[Richard_I\|Richard]] recognised William's worth (despite Marshal having unhorsed him protecting Henry in France from a revolt of Richard's) and saw to his making a good marriage.		He became chivalric lord to [[Henry II]]'s son, the Young King, and was granted the fief of Cartmel in Lancashire in 1187. After the Young King died he went to the Holy Land, and on his return became Henry's Marshal. When Henry died, his son [[Richard_I\|Richard]] recognised William's worth (despite Marshal having unhorsed him protecting Henry in France from a revolt of Richard's) and saw to his making a good marriage.

	He married Isobel de Clare, inheriting thereby the de Clare lands of her father Richard 'Strongbow', in [[Pembroke]] and Striguil (english: Chepstow), and the Lordship of Leinster, in Ireland, through Isobel's mother, Aife, daughter of Dermot MacMurrough. he also split the Giffard barony with Richard de Clare, Earl of Clare and Hertford, with William taking the [[France\|French]] lands, including Longueville. <br>		He married Isobel de Clare, inheriting thereby the de Clare lands of her father Richard 'Strongbow', in [[Pembroke]] and Striguil (english: Chepstow), and the Lordship of Leinster, in Ireland, through Isobel's mother, Aife, daughter of Dermot MacMurrough. He also split the Giffard barony with Richard de Clare, Earl of Clare and Hertford, with William taking the [[France\|French]] lands, including Longueville. <br>
	He improved the [[castle]]s at [[Pembroke]] and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.		He improved the [[castle]]s at [[Pembroke]] and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.

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	===William Marshall (the man)===		===William Marshall (the man)===

	William Marshal (1146-1219) was a man who was barely even noble, but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the [[Angevin]] world. His skill at arms was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at [[Tourney]]. He was the son of John Fitzgilbert and one Aline Pipard, and the [[Marshal]] of [[England]] for a number of [[king]]s (as had been his father, his grandfather Gilbert, and his great-grandfather ~~geoffrey~~) and he fought in the [[Middle East]] as a [[Knight Templar]]. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative.		William Marshal (1146-1219) was a man who was barely even noble, but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the [[Angevin]] world. His skill at arms was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at [[Tourney]]. He was the son of John Fitzgilbert and one Aline Pipard, and the [[Marshal]] of [[England]] for a number of [[king]]s (as had been his father, his grandfather Gilbert, and his great-grandfather Geoffrey) and he fought in the [[Middle East]] as a [[Knight Templar]]. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative.

	He became chivalric lord to [[Henry II]]'s son, the Young King, and was granted the fief of Cartmel in Lancashire in 1187. After the Young King died he went to the Holy Land, and on his return became Henry's Marshal. When Henry died, his son [[Richard_I\|Richard]] recognised William's worth (despite Marshal having unhorsed him protecting Henry in France from a revolt of Richard's) and saw to his making a good marriage.		He became chivalric lord to [[Henry II]]'s son, the Young King, and was granted the fief of Cartmel in Lancashire in 1187. After the Young King died he went to the Holy Land, and on his return became Henry's Marshal. When Henry died, his son [[Richard_I\|Richard]] recognised William's worth (despite Marshal having unhorsed him protecting Henry in France from a revolt of Richard's) and saw to his making a good marriage.

	He married Isobel de Clare, inheriting thereby the de Clare lands of ~~ehr~~ father Richard 'Strongbow', in Pembroke and Striguil (english: Chepstow)		He married Isobel de Clare, inheriting thereby the de Clare lands of her father Richard 'Strongbow', in [[Pembroke]] and Striguil (english: Chepstow), and the Lordship of Leinster, in Ireland, through Isobel's mother, Aife, daughter of Dermot MacMurrough. he also split the Giffard barony with Richard de Clare, Earl of Clare and Hertford, with William taking the [[France\|French]] lands, including Longueville. <br>
			He improved the [[castle]]s at [[Pembroke]] and Chepstow, as well as holding at least 6 more.

			When [[Richard_I\|Richard]] died, William wisely supported [[John Lackland]], who made him Eatrl of Pembroke and confirmed to him the [[palatine]] powers he had inherited there from the de Clares. John, however, came to distrust William, but Marshal remained loyal and on [[John_Lackland\|John]]'s death he was chosen as regent for the 9-year old [[Henry III]], although William was to die 3 years later (being succeeded in Pembroke by his 5 sons).

	His son, William II, had a biographical text written ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''.		His son, William II, had a biographical text written ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''.

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	===William Marshall (the man)===		===William Marshall (the man)===

	William Marshal (1146-1219) was a man who was barely even noble, but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the [[Angevin]] world. His skill at arms was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at [[Tourney]]. He was the [[Marshal]] of [[England]] for a number of [[king]]s and fought in the [[Middle East]] as a [[Knight Templar]]. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative. ~~His son had a biographical text written ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''.~~		William Marshal (1146-1219) was a man who was barely even noble, but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the [[Angevin]] world. His skill at arms was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at [[Tourney]]. He was the son of John Fitzgilbert and one Aline Pipard, and the [[Marshal]] of [[England]] for a number of [[king]]s (as had been his father, his grandfather Gilbert, and his great-grandfather geoffrey) and he fought in the [[Middle East]] as a [[Knight Templar]]. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative.

			He became chivalric lord to [[Henry II]]'s son, the Young King, and was granted the fief of Cartmel in Lancashire in 1187. After the Young King died he went to the Holy Land, and on his return became Henry's Marshal. When Henry died, his son [[Richard_I\|Richard]] recognised William's worth (despite Marshal having unhorsed him protecting Henry in France from a revolt of Richard's) and saw to his making a good marriage.

			He married Isobel de Clare, inheriting thereby the de Clare lands of ehr father Richard 'Strongbow', in Pembroke and Striguil (english: Chepstow)

			His son, William II, had a biographical text written ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''.

	See also: [http://www.castlewales.com/marshall.html "William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke" by Catherine Armstrong]		See also: [http://www.castlewales.com/marshall.html "William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke" by Catherine Armstrong]

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			===William Marshall (the man)===
⚫	A [[Stormhold]] event held every year, usually on the first Saturday of December. There is usually a [[chivalric weapon]]s [[tourney]], and a [[ransom melee]] followed by an elaborate feast with an [[early period]] theme. It is one of the two "high" events held annually in Stormhold, the other being [[Stormhold Winter Feast\|Winter Feast]].

		⚫	William Marshal (1146-1219) was a man who was barely even noble, but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the [[Angevin]] world. His skill at arms was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at [[Tourney]]. He was the [[Marshal]] of [[England]] for a number of [[king]]s and fought in the [[Middle East]] as a [[Knight Templar]]. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative. His son had a biographical text written ''L' Historie de Guillaume le Marechal''.

			See also: [http://www.castlewales.com/marshall.html "William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke" by Catherine Armstrong]

			===William Marshal (event)===
		⚫	A [[Stormhold]] [[event]] held every year, usually on the first Saturday of December. It is in honour of William Marshall, the man. There is usually a [[chivalric weapon]]s [[tourney]], and a [[ransom melee]] followed by an elaborate feast with an [[early period]] theme. It is one of the two "high" events held annually in Stormhold, the other being [[Stormhold Winter Feast\|Winter Feast]].

	It's the type of event that people who don't attend SCA events often come out of the woodwork for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] garb. It's just another excuse to make another piece of garb.		It's the type of event that people who don't attend SCA events often come out of the woodwork for, and people wear try to wear their best [[garb]], especially [[Angevin]] garb. It's just another excuse to make another piece of garb.

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⚫	~~The~~ ~~feast~~ ~~honours~~ ~~the memory of William Marshal,~~ a man who was barely even noble, but who rose to become one of the most powerful people in the Angevin world. His skill at arms was one source of his renown, being particularly successful at Tourney. He was the [[Marshal]] of England for a number of ~~kings~~. He is often held up to be a shining example of [[chivalry]], but some historians claim that the evidence indicates that he was ruthless, pragmatic and manipulative.