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Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (c. 1208 – 4 August 1265), later sometimes referred to as Simon V [nb 1] de Montfort to distinguish him from his namesake relatives, was an English nobleman of French origin and a member of the English peerage, who led the baronial opposition to the rule of King Henry III of England, culminating in the Second Barons' War.
The Battle of Evesham (4 August 1265) was one of the two main battles of 13th century England's Second Barons' War.It marked the defeat of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and the rebellious barons by the future King Edward I, who led the forces of his father, King Henry III.
1264 – After Lewes – Simon de Montfort annuls all debts owed to Jews. 1265 – 20 January – The first English Parliament conducts its first meeting in the Palace of Westminster. 1265 – 28 May – Prince Edward escapes captivity at Hereford. 1265 – 1 August – Prince Edward destroys the army of Simon de Montfort's son Simon at Kenilworth.
Simon de Montfort's Parliament was an English parliament held from 20 January 1265 until mid-March of the same year, called by Simon de Montfort, a baronial rebel leader. Montfort had seized power in England following his victory over Henry III at the Battle of Lewes during the Second Barons' War , but his grip on the country was under threat.
It marked the high point of the career of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and made him the "uncrowned King of England". Henry III's forces left the safety of Lewes Castle and St. Pancras Priory to engage the barons in battle and were initially successful, with Henry's son Prince Edward routing part of the baronial army with a cavalry ...
a Alternatively Simon VII. The discrepancy in numbering arises from confusion between Simon III de Montfort (died 1181) and his son Simon de Montfort (died 1188).The latter was historically unknown, and Simon III was believed to be the father (not the grandfather) [2] of the crusader Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester, who is therefore known as Simon IV in some sources [3] and Simon V in ...
The remains of Northampton Castle. The Battle of Northampton took place during the Second Barons' War.The battle was a decisive victory for the royalist forces of King Henry III of England, who took Northampton Castle and captured Simon de Montfort (the Younger), son of Simon de Montfort (the Older).
Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (c. 1175 – 25 June 1218), known as Simon IV (or V [a]) de Montfort and as Simon de Montfort the Elder, was a French nobleman and knight of the early 13th century. He is widely regarded as one of the great military commanders of the Middle Ages.