Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester
Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, later sometimes referred to as Simon V de Montfort to distinguish him from his namesake relatives, was a nobleman of French origin and a member of the English peerage, who led the baronial opposition to the rule of King Henry III of England, culminating in the Second Barons' War. Following his initial victories over royal forces, he became de facto ruler of the country, and played a major role in the constitutional development of England.
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Date of Birth
May 23rd, 1208
Age
816
Birth Place
France, Île-de-France
Date of Death
August 4th, 1265
Died Aged
57
Star Sign
Gemini
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Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester
Father
Eleanor of Leicester
Wife
Amaury VII de Montfort
Brother
Eleanor de Montfort
Daughter
Guy de Montfort, Count of Nola
Son
Alix de Montmorency
Mother
Guy, Count of Bigorre
Brother
Amicie de Montfort
Sister
Henry de Montfort
Son
Amaury de Montfort, Canon of York
Son
Simon VI de Montfort
Son
Peter de Montfort
Son
Richard de Montfort
Son
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