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Henry III (1 October 1207 – 16 November 1272), also known as Henry of Winchester, was King of England, Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine from 1216 until his death in 1272. [1] The son of King John and Isabella of Angoulême, Henry assumed the throne when he was only nine in the middle of the First Barons' War.
Montfort ruled England in Henry’s name until he was defeated and killed by Edward at the Battle of Evesham, Worcestershire, in August 1265. Henry, weak and senile, then allowed Edward to take charge of the government. After the King’s death, Edward ascended the throne as King Edward I.
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Dec 18, 2019 · King John died of fever on 18 October 1216 CE when Henry was still only nine years old. John had died in the middle of the First Barons' War (1215-1217 CE) which was caused by the king not honouring the promises set out in the Magna Carta of June 1215 CE.
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Nov 16, 2017 · He died late in the day with the magnates of the realm, and presumably his wife of 36 years, by his side. Henry may have been in an anxious state of mind, apart from knowing death was near, but he was that rare king of medieval England to die in his bed of natural causes.
Henry III; By the Grace of God, King of England, Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine: Reign: October 18 1216 - 16 November 1272 Coronation: October 28 1216, Gloucester Born: 1 October 1207 Winchester Castle Died: 16 November 1272 (aged 65) Westminster Buried: Westminster Abbey: Predecessor: John: Successor: Edward I Consort: Eleanor of ...
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13 min read. In 1216, at just nine years of age, young Henry became King Henry III of England. His reign saw turbulent and dramatic changes take place with baron-led rebellions and the confirmation of the Magna Carta. Henry was born in October 1207 in Winchester Castle, the son of King John and Isabella of Angoulême.
Oct 4, 2021 · With no side unable to secure victory, King John became ill and died in 1216, leaving his first son, Henry, to inherit the throne of England. When was Henry III crowned king of England?
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