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The Battle of Lewes was one of two main battles of the conflict known as the Second Barons' War. It took place at Lewes in Sussex, on 14 May 1264. [1] It marked the high point of the career of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and made him the "uncrowned King of England".
- 14 May 1264
- Baronial victory
Ellen Castelow. 2 min read. The Battle of Lewis was fought on 14th May 1264, between the forces of a number of rebel Barons led by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and the army of King Henry III, on the downs to the north-west of the town of Lewes.
May 1, 2023 · Lewes Castle and Lewes Priory looking over the marsh and estuary of the River Ouse: Battle of Lewes on 14th May 1264 in the Second Barons’ War. Winner of the Battle of Lewes: De Montfort defeated the royalist army, capturing King Henry III and Prince Edward. Events leading to the Battle of Lewes:
Jun 12, 2006 · The Barons’ Wars: Battle of Lewes. On May 14, 1264, King Henry III confronted Simon de Montfort and his noblemen, but it was the impetuous Prince Edward who decided the outcome of the battle. by HistoryNet Staff 6/12/2006.
At the Battle of Lewes (May 14, 1264) his vengeful pursuit of the Londoners early in the battle contributed to Henry’s defeat. Edward surrendered and became a hostage in Montfort’s hands. He escaped at Hereford in May 1265 and took charge of the royalist forces, penned Montfort…
Historical Context. The movement towards an English monarchy controlled by law, which had begun with the Charter sealed at Runnymede in 1215, gathered fresh speed during the great crisis of 1258. A potent combination of difficulties for the Crown presaged an emergency of national proportions.
May 14, 2012 · Battle of Lewes. 14th May 1264. BATTLE DATA. Name: Batle of Lewes. Date: 14 May 1264. War period: Medieval. Start time and duration: morning and of unknown duration. Outcome: Barons victory. Armies and losses: Royal army of circa 4,500 under Henry III; Rebel army of about 3,000 under Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. Losses: unknown.
