Person:Simon de Montfort (2)
Simon VI de Montfort
b.Apr 1240
d.1271
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  1. Henry de Montfort1238 - 1265
  2. Simon VI de Montfort1240 - 1271
  3. Amaury de Montfort, Canon of YorkBet 1242 & 1243 - 1301
  4. Guy de Montfort, Count of Nola1244 - Abt 1288
  5. Richard de Montfort1249 - Aft 1266
  6. Eleanor de Montfort1252 - 1282
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Name Simon VI de Montfort
Gender Male
Birth[1] Apr 1240
Death[1] 1271
Reference Number? Q2287867?


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Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester ( – 4 August 1265), 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.

During his rule, Montfort called two famous parliaments. The first stripped the king of unlimited authority, while the second included ordinary citizens from the towns.[1] For this reason, Montfort is regarded today as one of the of modern parliamentary democracy.[2] As Earl of Leicester he expelled Jews from that city; as he became ruler of England he also cancelled debts owed to Jews through violent seizures of records. Montfort's party massacred the Jews of London, Worcester and Derby, killing scores of Jews from Winchester to Lincoln.[3] After a rule of just over a year, Montfort was killed by forces loyal to the king in the Battle of Evesham.[1]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Simon VI de Montfort, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.
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