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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. 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.
Henry III was the king of England from 1216 to 1272. In the 24 years (1234–58) during which he had effective control of the government, he displayed such indifference to tradition that the barons finally forced him to agree to a series of major reforms, the Provisions of Oxford (1258).
Jun 28, 2017 · Henry III (r. 1216-1272) Henry III, King John's son, was only nine when he became king. By 1227, when he assumed power from his regent, order had been restored, based on his acceptance of Magna Carta.
Dec 18, 2019 · Henry III of England ruled from 1216 to 1272 CE. The son of the unpopular King John of England (r. 1199-1216 CE), Henry was immediately faced with the ongoing Barons' War which had been fuelled by discontent over John's rule and his failure to honour the Magna Carta charter of liberties.
Apr 26, 2022 · Birth: Oct. 1, 1207 Winchester City of Winchester Hampshire, England Death: Nov. 16, 1272 Westminster City of Westminster Greater London, England. English Monarch. Born in Winchester eldest son of King John and Isabella of Angouleme.
Read a biography about King Henry III who came to the throne at an early age and whose reign was dogged by his rebellious barons.
Henry III (1 October 1207 — 16 November 1272) also known as Henry of Winchester and nicknamed the Pious, the Wise and later the Saint was the King of England from 1216 until his death in 1272. He was considered one of England's best kings.
