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 1176 - 1226 (~ 50 years)
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burial effigy of William Longespee, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (1176-1226)
was an English noble, primarily remembered for his command of the English forces at the Battle of Damme and for remaining loyal to King John. His nickname "Longespée" is generally taken as a reference to his great size and the outsize weapons he wielded.
He was an illegitimate son of Henry II of England. His mother was unknown for many years until the discovery of a charter William made that mentions "Comitissa Ida, mater mea" (Countess Ida, my mother).
24th & 25th great grandfather of the grandchildren of Jesse D Hennessee (1880-1952)
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