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Apr 8, 2024 · Simon de Montfort was a French noble who became chief advisor to King Henry III and was instrumental in forming England's first Parliament. Montfort was born in Normandy, in France in 1208, the fourth son of Simon de Montfort IV and Alice de Montmorency. His rich father left all of his land to his oldest son, Amaury.
Apr 6, 2024 · L'avion Douala-Bangui, considéré comme perdu, a dû en réalité atterrir en pleine brousse ; cinq des passagers ont survécu : Myriam, la fille du Gouverneur, s...
Apr 20, 2024 · Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (1214-1218) Amaury de Montfort (died 1241) (1218-1224) Ceded to the King of France 8 Viscounts of Razes Raymond Roger Trencavel (1185-1209) Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (1209-1218) Seneschalship of Carcassonne under the King of France (1218-1224) Raimond II Trencavel (1224-1227, and 1240-1247)
Apr 8, 2024 · Join our volunteer guide Jan Cooper to hear about Simon de Montfort, often hailed as the father of democracy, and what led to the longest siege in English medieval history. This event is graded as moderate access, as the tour involves some walking with limited places to rest and may include some stairs or uneven terrain.
Apr 6, 2024 · The counts of Montfort were originally a branch of another Swabian noble family, the counts palatine of Tübingen. Hugo II of Tübingen (d. 1182) married Elizabeth of Bregenz, and through her, Hugo would take ownership over the former territories of the counts of Bregenz, including Bregenz itself, Montfort, and Sigmaringen, making him a ...
