Simon de Montfort 6th Earl of Leicester (1208? – 4 August 1265) also called Simon de Munford and sometimes referred to as Simon VI de Montfort to distinguish him from other Simons de Montfort was a French nobleman who inherited the title and estates of the earldom of Leicester in England. He led the rebellion against King Henry III of England during the Second Barons’ War of 1263–4 and subsequently became de facto ruler of England. During his rule de Montfort called two famous parliaments.
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active years end year
1265-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1239-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1208-05-23
birth place
Montfort-l'Amaury
buried place
Evesham Abbey
death date
1265-08-04
death place
Battle of Evesham
parent
Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, Alix de Montmorency
