Episode 1694
The Greatest Knight That Ever Lived: William the Marshal
Born a landless younger son, he rose through sheer skill and courage to become the greatest knight of his age.
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
September 14, 20252h 7m
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Show Notes
<p>William the Marshal’s story reads like a legend. Born a landless younger son, he rose through sheer skill and courage to become the greatest knight of his age.</p><br><p>In this Explainer episode, Dan takes you through his extraordinary life - from tournament competitor to fearsome warrior, loyal servant and master of chivalry.</p><br><p>Produced and written by Dan Snow, and edited by Dougal Patmore.</p><br><p>We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: <a href="https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on</a>.</p><br><p>You can also email the podcast directly at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.</p>
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