William Marshal, 1st earl of Pembroke

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Also Known As	William the Marshal
Born	c.1146
Died	May 14, 1219 • Berkshire • England

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Thomas Cranmer

archbishop of Canterbury

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William Laud

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Thomas Cromwell

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