Discover the extraordinary life of William Marshall, the greatest knight in the world. Born an expendable younger son in a time of civil war, Marshall rose through the ranks as a peerless tournament champion and advisor to four English kings, eventually becoming the Regent of England. This film, guided by the rediscovery of his unique 800-year-old biography, follows Marshall's journey from a landless squire to a towering figure of chivalry. Crucially, we reveal how his unwavering loyalty and political skill in his old age saved the English royal line from French conquest and cemented the principles of Magna Carta, establishing the foundations of modern British democracy. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Subscribe to Parable for more Religious History documentaries! This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #Parable #ReligiousHistoryDocumentary