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  • Edward I. -- called Longshanks in a kind of joke, because he was the tallest man in the Court -- was very grand-looking and handsome; and could leap, run, ride, and fight in his heavy armor better than anyone else.

    Young Folks' History of England Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

  • Now, Wallace's nemesis, against whom he led the Scottish people in the name of freedom, was Edward Plantagenet or Edward "Longshanks," King of England.

    May 2009 2009

  • Now, Wallace's nemesis, against whom he led the Scottish people in the name of freedom, was Edward Plantagenet or Edward "Longshanks," King of England.

    Who Is William Wallace? 2009

  • Now, Wallace's nemesis, against whom he led the Scottish people in the name of freedom, was Edward Plantagenet or Edward "Longshanks," King of England.

    Who Is William Wallace? 2009

  • Now, Wallace's nemesis, against whom he led the Scottish people in the name of freedom, was Edward Plantagenet or Edward "Longshanks," King of England.

    History of Violence 2009

  • In Wales, Edward I – known as "Longshanks" because of his height – had imposed his dominion over the Celtic population by constructing a network of mammoth castles in important towns, a strategy that strangled Welsh resistance but drained the English treasury.

    'Braveheart,' Edward I & George W. Bush 2005

  • Edward, surnamed "Longshanks," having collected many antiques, and cut up a few also, returned and took charge of the throne.

    Comic History of England Bill Nye 1873

  • Edward I of England, known as "Longshanks", has occupied much of Scotland, So William Wallace has created a resistance to free scotland.

    WN.com - Articles related to Jaffa's Arab haven of coexistence resists influx of Israeli hardliners 2010

  • "Longshanks", has occupied much of Scotland, So William Wallace has created a resistance to free scotland.

    WN.com - Articles related to Jaffa's Arab haven of coexistence resists influx of Israeli hardliners 2010

  • England's King Edward I, the "Longshanks," would agree with Clinton on "demonizing" government All comments on this page are subject to our Terms of Use and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Examiner or its staff.

    RSSMicro Search - Top News on RSS Feeds 2010

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