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1. www.historytools.org › stories › the-aftermath-ofThe Aftermath of the Battle of Lewes: Simon de Montfort‘s ...

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   May 26, 2024 · The tide turned decisively against Simon de Montfort at the Battle of Evesham on August 4, 1265, where his forces were defeated and he himself was killed in the fighting. The death of Simon de Montfort marked the end of his brief reign and the collapse of the baronial cause.

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   May 13, 2024 · It took place at Lewes in Sussex, on 14 May 1264. It marked the high point of the career of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and made him the “uncrowned King of England”. Statue of King Henry III on the West Front of Salisbury Cathedral, UK.

4. finerollshenry3.org.uk › content › commentaryFine Rolls Henry III: Introduction to Reign

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   2 days ago · Simon de Montfort, Henry’s brother-in-law and chief reformer, returned to his native France. The resumption of royal authority suffered a major set-back in the early summer of 1263 when various members of the Lord Edward’s household intrigued with Montfort and encouraged him to return to England.

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   May 14, 2024 · On this day the battle of Lewes was fought in Sussex between the armies of Henry III and Simon de Montfort. This was the culmination of several years of political discord in England, stemming from Henry's inept government and foreign policy, as well as the broken relationship between the two men, who were also brothers-in-law.

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   Yet, like Maddicott's study of Simon de Montfort's following a decade ago, Morris's study of the Bigod following now suggests that such links were remarkably limited. How we should therefore see local government in this period is a matter of debate to which Morris has made a valuable contribution.

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   May 31, 2024 · Henry of Pembridge, probably the heir of the above, sided with Simon de Montfort against the Crown, and in 1264 his lands were taken by John Giffard.

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   Why did Henry III choose Simon de Montfort?

   • Individuals vied to defend their liberties. Their bonds of obligation to the English duke were weak. Two factors made this combustible situation explosive. In May 1248, Henry III appointed his brother-in-law, the earl of Leicester, Simon de Montfort, lieutenant for a period of seven years.

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   Who was Simon de Montfort?

   • In May 1248, Henry III appointed his brother-in-law, the earl of Leicester, Simon de Montfort, lieutenant for a period of seven years. While Montfort was able to re-establish order, his strong-arm tactics alarmed the king, who received a stream of reports from disaffected Gascons, not least the queen’s cousin, Gaston de Béarn.

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   Why was Montfort forced to address his detractors at Westminster?

   • In May 1252, Montfort was forced to address his detractors at Westminster. The proceedings were rancorous but revealed that Montfort, rather than the king, had baronial backing. In early 1253, a coalition of Gascons, led by Gaston de Béarn, openly rebelled.

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   Who influenced Simon de Montfort?

   • Simon de Montfort was heavily influenced by the bishop of Lincoln, Robert Grosseteste (1235-53), who was as abrasive as he was scholarly (a rare combination). Grosseteste had connections with other comital families.

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9. www.historytools.org › stories › montfort-castle-aMontfort Castle: A Timeless Treasure in the Heart of France

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   May 27, 2024 · The early history of Montfort Castle is marked by a series of battles and sieges, as rival lords and armies sought to capture this valuable fortress. In 1214, during the Albigensian Crusade, the castle was taken and razed to the ground by Simon de Montfort, a French nobleman and military leader (Leblanc, 2010).