William Marshal, 2nd Earl of Pembroke

Type Figure Region England Time 1190–1231 Also known as 2nd Earl of Pembroke

Born in Normandy in 1190, son of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke; he succeeded to the earldom and extensive lands in 1219, took part in the Fir…

Timeline

1219–1230Dublin · IrelandAfter his father's death in 1219 he inherited the Earldom of Pembroke, served for a long time as Justiciar of Ireland, and in 1224 married Eleanor, sister of the king, strengthening ties with the Plantagenet royal house.
1230–1231Caversham · BerkshireHe joined Henry III's expedition to Brittany in April 1230; after the king returned early to England, he was left in command of the remaining forces. He returned from France in February 1231 and died suddenly at Caversham on 6 April, being buried in the Temple Church, London, on 15 April, beside his father.

Sources

William Marshal, 2nd Earl of Pembroke https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Marshal,_2nd_Earl_of_Pembroke
Marshal, William (d.1231) https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Dictionary_of_National_Biography%2C_1885-1900/Marshal%2C_William_%28d.1231%29