Stephen Longchamp

Stephen Longchamp (died 1214) was an Anglo-Norman knight of the 12th and 13th centuries. His brother was William Longchamp, who was justiciar of England.

He fought for Richard I of England in the Third Crusade. He fought at the Siege of Acre (1189–91), and was declared joint governor of Acre after it fell to the Crusaders.

Later, during the reign of John, King of England, he took the side of the French king. He was killed fighting on the French side at the Battle of Bouvines


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