Finally during the parliament of 1258, Simon de Montfort, who had served Henry III for many years, took the side of the Barons. He had also been frustrated with the king's duplicity. The king feared him and for several years, Simon actually ran the government and tried to institute many reforms. When Henry resisted he lead the Baron's War in opposition to him. During this time, both Henry III and his son Edward I were taken prisoner. Eventually Edward I escaped, and, after inducing many of the barons to take his side against Montfort, he attacked and killed him at the Battle of Evensham.
Although Montfort was killed in the battle, his cause was not lost. Edward I,
who took charge of his father's government after this time, incorporated many
of the reforms suggested by Montfort into his government.
Birth of Simon de Montfort | |
Henry III ascends to the throne on death of John I. | |
Marriage to Eleanor of England, sister of Henry III. | |
Joined the sixth Crusade. Returned after two years. | |
Quit Seventh crusade to become Governor of Gascony. | |
Simon de Montfort joins the English Barons in opposition to Henry III. | |
Initiated the Barons War in opposition to Henry III. | |
Died a the Battle of Evensham. |
Story of Prince Edward in | Stories from English History by Alfred J. Church |
Barons' Wars against Henry III in | The Story of England by Samuel B. Harding |
Simon of Montfort in | Patriots and Tyrants by Marion Florence Lansing |
Henry III of Winchester—Simon de Montfort in | Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall |
Simon de Montfort in | Great Englishmen by M. B. Synge |
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An early English Parliament in Patriots and Tyrants |
The Barons pledging their faith in Patriots and Tyrants |
Henry III | Blundering king whose government lay largely in the hands of Simon de Montfort throughout his reign. |
Competent and decisive king of England. Reformed government, pacified Wales and Scotland. Ruled 35 years. |