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Male William Longespée, 1st Earl of Salisbury Click to view William Longespée, 1st Earl of Salisbury in the family tree Click to view William Longespée, 1st Earl of Salisbury in the family tree

William was born about 1176.  William's father was King Henry II ("Curt Mantel") of England and his mother is Ida.  His paternal grandparents were Geoffrey (the Fair) Plantagenet V, Comte d'Anjou and Matilda ("the Empress"). He had three half-brothers named Cour de Lion, Lackland and Hugh.  He died in 1226.


Family Details of William's family with Ela, Countess of Salisbury