William II Longespée, English martyr (b. 1212)
Sir William Longespée (c. 1212 – 8 February 1250) was an English knight and crusader, the son of William Longespée and Ela, Countess of Salisbury. His death became of significant importance to the English psyche, having died at the Battle of Mansurah, near Al-Mansurah in Egypt.
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Battle of Al Mansurah
Seventh Crusade: Crusaders engage Ayyubid forces in the Battle of Al Mansurah. - 6Apr
Battle of Fariskur
Seventh Crusade: Ayyubids of Egypt capture King Louis IX of France in the Battle of Fariskur.