Marshal of the Army of God and Holy Church

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Marshal of the Army of God and Holy Church was a military leadership title associated with the rebel baron Robert Fitzwalter during the struggle against King John of England in the early 13th century.

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Marshal of the Army of God and Holy Church canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf medieval English office
military title
rebel leadership title
activeDuring reign of King John of England
approximateStartTime c. 1215
associatedWith Robert Fitzwalter
authorityClaimedFrom God
Holy Church
conflict First Barons' War
country Kingdom of England
heldBy Robert Fitzwalter
historicalContext events leading to Magna Carta
historicalStatus extra-royal title
ideologicalClaim defence of the Church
defence of traditional baronial liberties
languageOfName Christendom
surface form: Latin Christendom
legitimacyBasis appeal to divine and ecclesiastical sanction
baronial consent
notableEvent struggle against King John of England
opposedInstitution royal authority of King John
opposedTo King John of England
politicalAlignment baronial opposition to the king
region England
relatedTo Magna Carta
religiousAspect Holy Church
role figurehead of the baronial army
military leadership of rebel forces
symbolism combination of military and religious authority
timePeriod early 13th century
usedBy rebel barons

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Robert Fitzwalter hasTitle Marshal of the Army of God and Holy Church