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Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester.
Anglo-Norman nobleman who led a rebellion against King Henry III of England (1208-1265)
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About Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester
Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, 1st Earl of Chester, also known as Simon V de Montfort, was an English nobleman of French origin and a member of the English peerage, who led the baronial opposition to the rule of King Henry III, culminating in the Second Barons' War. Following his initial victories over royal forces, he became de facto ruler of England, and played a major role in the constitutional development of England.
Everything about Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Lord High Steward
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- May 23, 1208
- Died
- August 4, 1265