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Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (c. 1175 – 25 June 1218), known as Simon IV (or V) 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.
- c. 1175
- Simon de Montfort
- Cathedral of Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne, later moved to Montfort l'Amaury
- Amicia de Beaumont
The project, however, was incomplete when he died c. 1053, but his son, Simon, finished it in 1067. His great-grandson, Simon IV would eventually marry the heiress of Leicester, and their son, Simon V would become the first Montfort earl of Leicester.
- c.990
- Guillaume de Montfort
- Montfort-l'Amaury (ancestral)
a second sister, Margaret, wife of Saer de Quincy, earl of Winchester. In 1207, the Beaumont lands were divided between the two sisters. Amicia's share descended first to Simon de Montfort, Amicia's son and our Montfort's father, and then to our Montfort's elder brother, Amaury de Montfort. In 1229-30, Simon bought out his brother's claim
Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester. 1175–1218. Alix de Montmorency. 1175–1221. Marriage: 1190. Amaury V de Montfort. 1192–1241. Almeric de Montfort. 1207–. Richard De Montfort. 1249–1265. Guy Comte De Montfort. 1195–1229. Marie Ida de Montfort-L'Amaury. 1195–1254. Amicie de Montfort. 1200–1252. Guillaume De Montfort L’Amaury. 1201–1249.
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- Alix de Montmorency
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When Raymond VI came back in 1217, Montfort besieged Toulouse and died during the battle. He is the father of Simon de Montfort 6th Earl of Leicester, who rebelled against King Henry III of England. 3 related objects
WHO WAS SIMON DE MONTFORT, EARL OF LEICESTER? Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 September 2016. John Maddicott. Article. Metrics. Get access. Cite. Rights & Permissions. Abstract. This paper surveys the political career and personal life of Simon de Montfort.
3 days ago · Overview. Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. (c. 1208—1265) magnate and political reformer. Quick Reference. (1208–65). Earl Simon has been the subject of controversy ever since his death at the battle of Evesham (1265). Then, the victorious royalists dismembered his body in revengeful exultation; a detested traitor had met his end.
