Simon de Montfort and Henry III Flashcards
When was Simon de Montfort born and died?
Born - 1208
Dead - 1265
What did Simon de Montfort do in 1248 which gained him fame?
Regained land in France however had to be brought back to England after word of his brutality.
What did De Montfort restart?
Second Baron’s War
What happened at the Battle of Lewes?
Henry III and his son were taken hostage and Simon de Montfort would take charge of England
What was enforced on Henry III much like his father King John?
Provisions of Oxford
What had England become after the Battle of Lewes in 1264?
A Republic
What had happened with de Montfort by 1265?
He had become concerned with his power as many, Baron’s believed that de Montfort himself had become way too powerful.
How did de Montfort try to keep his power?
Called on knights and people from many counties to put across their opinions.
What parliamentary house did de Montfort create?
House of Commons
What happened to de Montfort at the Battle of Evesham in 1265?
He was chopped to bits after the Barons took allegiance to the king. He died on 4th August 1265
What was the significance of Simon de Montfort?
He started the house of commons and had an influence on the common man’s growth of power.
Give two key terms of the Provisions of Oxford?
Foreign members of royal household be banished or 15 Barons would be in the great council.
