http://www.medievalwarfare.info/marshal.htm
Stated there, it says he defeated over 500 opponents in single combat, does anyone have a direct source to where they found this out? Even Miyamoto Musashi, another one of the greatest swordsman who ever lived, who dedicated his entire life to dueling other great swordsmen, was below 100 IIRC, or at the very least, never even approached the number that Marshal was claimed to have had.
Is there anyone anywhere who has a historical document or text of any kind that even remotely states what kind of duelist he was or how many duels he had?
Please help.
It's fair to assume that Ser Barristan is based off historical knight Sir William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke. The son of a lesser noble with very little to his name, Sir Marshal was trained from age 10 to be a Knight and to uphold the values of chivalry and honor. Given the time period and that this was before Jousting became popular, it's likely that this was not an exaggeration.
After his first battle in 1166 in Normandy, he was noted for his gallantry and for his skill with a blade. He participated in a number of tourneys after this where he became a favorite of the peasantry. On his deathbed he claimed to have defeated over 500 other knights in tournaments.
In 1188, faced with an attempt by Philip II to seize the disputed region of Berry, Henry II summoned the Marshal to his side. The letter by which he did this survives, and makes some sarcastic comments about William's complaints that he had not been properly rewarded to date for his service to the king. Henry therefore promised him the marriage and lands of Dionisia, lady of Châteauroux in Berry. In the resulting campaign, the king fell out with his heir Richard, count of Poitou, who consequently allied with Philip II against his father. In 1189, while covering the flight of Henry II from Le Mans to Chinon, William unhorsed the undutiful Richard in a skirmish. William could have killed the prince but killed his horse instead, to make that point clear. He is said to have been the only man ever to unhorse Richard. Nonetheless after Henry's death, Marshal was welcomed at court by his former adversary, now King Richard I, who was wise to include a man whose legendary loyalty and military accomplishments were too useful to ignore, especially in a king who was intending to go on Crusade, we can all see the similarities considering the fact that Robert Baratheon did the same with Ser Barristan after his Rebellion was won.
During his life, Sir Marshal served four different Kings, and was known for still being a boss at age 70. He died at age 72 in 1219 - and was buried at Temple Church, London, England.
In March of 1993 Candy takes her kids to a domestic violence center because Earl has been physically abusing Candy and/or their children.
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Earl was initially charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of Child. This would be for sexually assaulting a 1 year old Kayla and a 5 year old Marie.
There was a Preliminary Hearing held in January 1996. Evidence of the children being sexually violated was put forth. Naturally Candy had to make it known that Earl isn't the oldest child's father (because that makes it right...smh!!!)
Marie now 8 years old would testify to being sexually assaulted by a "spirit." Marie mentions the spirit wearing clothes that "looked like her dad's pajamas." There is quite a bit of graphic testimony from an investigator, medical doctor, social worker and Marie. I will provide the full document at the end of this post for those wanting to know the full details.
Earl for fear of facing serious time in a State penitentiary pleaded guilty to battery and 4th degree sexual assault.
Earl's amended charges due to plea deal
Here is Earl's punishment for beating up his wife and sexually assaulting two of his daughters. He got a slap on the wrist if you ask me.
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Instead of Candy leaving Earl like she should have (not only to protect herself but more importantly to protect her kids) she writes a letter to Judge Hazelwood asking for leniency.
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All rounds take place on the cell games arena, ring out, incap for 10 seconds or death= loss
R1: Any real life person from history, standard gear. No ranged weapons allowed but throwing weapons are allowed IF his opponent used them. Bloodlusted. Marshal arms himself upon seeing the opponent and has 30 minutes to arm himself, he can use any type of armour that could be made in England at the time, mail or plate and any sword or shield combination he chooses.
R2: Any Fictional character, same rules as above but they can't more than 7/10 him. Marshall has access to black panthers suit and admantium medieval weapons. Bloodlusted.
R3: R1 but unarmored, same rules as round one.
I came across this while reading the Wikipedia article on the Battle of Sinop and I am still confused as to what exactly interposition is, and how accurate Pitt's claim is. The citation for his claim on Wikipedia is listed as:
Pitt, Lieutenant Commander William M. "The Use of Seapower in Countering the Strategy of Interposition". Google Books. The United States Naval War College. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
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http://www.medievalwarfare.info/marshal.htm
Stated there, it says he defeated over 500 opponents in single combat, does anyone have a source to where they found this out? Even Miyamoto Musashi, another one of the greatest swordsman who ever lived, who dedicated his entire life to dueling other great swordsman, was below 100 IIRC, or at the very least, never even approached the number that Marshal was claimed to have had.
Is there anyone anywhere who has a historical document or text of any kind that even remotely states what kind of duellist he was or how many duels he had?
Maybe this belongs in a history part of reddit, but I figure you guys would know best.
Please help.
http://www.medievalwarfare.info/marshal.htm
Stated there, it says he defeated over 500 opponents in single combat, does anyone have a source to where they found this out? Even Miyamoto Musashi, another one of the greatest swordsman who ever lived, who dedicated his entire life to dueling other great swordsman, was below 100 IIRC, or at the very least, never even approached the number that Marshal was claimed to have had.
Is there anyone anywhere who has a historical document or text of any kind that even remotely states what kind of duellist he was or how many duels he had?
They cite sources at the bottom of the page, but I can't find anything there on them.
If he isn't a winner of 500, does anyone know how many duels he HAS won? (With documents/books/texts to cite your source)
Please help.
In March of 1993 Candy takes her kids to a domestic violence center because Earl has been physically abusing Candy and/or their children.
https://preview.redd.it/00zdzwa2xe871.png?width=1317&format=png&auto=webp&s=75ae4b2e62da4349cba540da6993fc0e6811b81d
https://preview.redd.it/fe0t8xu3xe871.png?width=1260&format=png&auto=webp&s=5912a939f470667cad9b009feefbf425eaf4a7b9
Earl was initially charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of Child. This would be for sexually assaulting a 1 year old Kayla and a 5 year old Marie.
There was a Preliminary Hearing held in January 1996. Evidence of the children being sexually violated was put forth. Naturally Candy had to make it known that Earl isn't the oldest child's father (because that makes it right...smh!!!)
Marie now 8 years old would testify to being sexually assaulted by a "spirit." Marie mentions the spirit wearing clothes that "looked like her dad's pajamas." There is quite a bit of graphic testimony from an investigator, medical doctor, social worker and Marie. I will provide the full document at the end of this post for those wanting to know the full details.
Earl for fear of facing serious time in a State penitentiary pleaded guilty to battery and 4th degree sexual assault.
Earl's amended charges due to plea deal
Here is Earl's punishment for beating up his wife and sexually assaulting two of his daughters. He got a slap on the wrist if you ask me.
https://preview.redd.it/mkfd56ibxe871.png?width=1397&format=png&auto=webp&s=fbf1dd50210d73719ed07ecf4fc25764e87cbec4
Instead of Candy leaving Earl like she should have (not only to protect herself but more importantly to protect her kids) she writes a letter to Judge Hazelwood asking for leniency.
https://preview.redd.it/wdfc3y6dxe871.png?width=1152&format=png&auto=webp&s=fa4da7d54326f031d233a297619b1a6332e0f611
2019
TJ Hockenson DET (8) TBD
Noah Fant DEN (20) TBD
2018
Hayden Hurst BAL (25) Could be replaced by Pitts in ATL and came into the league over-aged. I believe he was 25 when drafted. Underwhelmed in a place where most thought he would thrive after being traded to ATL
2017
OJ Howard TB (19) Heralded as a generational can’t-miss prospect. Most would agree that he has been a bust
Evan Engram NYG (23) Freakish athlete. Fastest TE ever. Can’t stay on the field but he has flashed. Could still be great, but his injury history is frightening
David Njoku CLE (29) 2017 was a great year for absolute units at TE. This guy’s body looks like an armor. A lot of people, myself included, thought he would be an incredible pro. Still only 24, maybe a change of scenery down the road will do him good
2016
n/a
2015
n/a
2014
Eric Ebron DET (10) Another combine monster. Thought to be a matchup nightmare. Had one good outlier season with Andrew Luck where he scored a bunch of touchdowns. Other than that, incredibly underwhelming
2013
Tyler Eifert CIN (21) Had one great pro bowl season in 2015. Since then, can’t stay on the field. Heavily derailed by injuries
2012
n/a
2011
n/a
2010
Jermaine Gresham CIN (21) Decent career. Was healthy for the most part with two pro bowls. Didn’t blow your hair back but was solid
2009
Brandon Pettigrew DET (20) 7 year career all with Lions. Had one 70+ catch season and one 80+ catch season, no pro bowls
2008
Dustin Keller NYJ (30) Another combine freak that didn’t live up to expectations. 5 year career. FTJ
2007
Greg Olsen CHI (31) UNICORN. Insanely productive career. 3 pro bowls. Home run
2006
Vernon Davis SF (6) Absolute unicorn of a prospect. Had a pretty vanilla career. 2 pro bowls. SB champion. Had a long career. I believe Pitts is the best TE prospect since Vernon Davis
Marcedes Lewis JAX (29) Nothing special. Played for awhile but was never a difference maker
2005
Heath Miller PIT (30) Solid career. 2x SB champion and pro bowler. Fan favorite in PIT
2004
Kellen Winslow Jr CLE (6) Had a weird career, but also had some very productive seasons for both the Browns and the Bucs. One pro bowl
Ben Watson NE (32) Very solid. Played a long career (just retired last year) and won a ring with the Patriots
2003
Dallas Clark IND (24) UNICORN. Benefited heavily from playing most of his career with one of the best to ever do it in Peyton Manning. Won a ring and was the best TE in the league in 2009
2002
Jeremy S
... keep reading on reddit ➡
