Simon de Montfort Biography and Timeline

Birth of 4th son

4th son of Simon IV de Montfort, born in Normandy

Birth of Simon de Montfort

Birth of Simon de Montfort, 4th son of Simon IV de Montfort

Capture of Carcassonne

Captures Carcassonne from the Albigensian heretics

Role range: 1202-1204

Battle of Muret

Defeats & kills Peter II of Aragon

Role range: 1202-1204

Invasion of Iberia

Simon de Montfort leads the Crusaders into Iberia

Role range: 1202-1204

Succession

Visits England to claim the earldom of Leicester for himself

Peerage

Created Earl of Leicster, the 1st Earl of England

Coronation

Officiates as High Steward at the coronation of Henry IIIs Queen, Eleanor of Provence

Peerage

Created Earl of Leicester, 6th

Marriage

Marries Eleanor, Henry IIIs sister

Exile of Simon de Montfort

Flees with Eleanor after Henry III accuses him of seducing her before the wedding

Baptism

Becomes one of the future Edward Is godfathers

Investiture

Invested as the Earl of Leicester

Invasion of Gascony

Reconciled with Henry III in his campaign to capture lost territories in France

Vice Regent of Gascony

Appointed Vice Regent of Gascony by Henry III, is given absolute power over revenue

Rebellion of drives Gascony into

de Montforts strict rule drives Gascony into rebellion

Rebellion of drives Gascony into

de Montforts strict rule drives Gascony into rebellion

Trial

Cleared of charges by Henry III of Gascon of misrule, retires to France

Constitution of England

2 knights are summoned to represent each shire to discuss taxation. 1st example of elected representatives meeting to discuss taxation

Council of Oxford

The Council of Oxford appoints a committee of 24 who produce the Provisions of Oxford

Provisions of Oxford

The Council of Oxford appoints a committee of 24 who produce the Provisions of Oxford

Rebellion of Simon de Montfort

Leads Parliament in turning down Henry IIIs request for a subsidy

Rebellion of Rebels in London

Demands Henry III reform his administration. Demands Henry III free himself from the Popes Sicilian campaign

Alliance Simon de Montfort and the Barons

Edward I is installed as Governor & de Montfort becomes leader of the barons

Rebellion of Rebels in Gascony

Helps Henry III suppres a rebellion in Gascony

Rebellion of Rebels in Gascony

Helps Henry III suppres a rebellion in Gascony

Rule of Gascony

Helps Henry III suppres a rebellion in Gascony

Provisions of Oxford

Henry refuses to observe the provisions of Oxford

Role range: 1263-1267

Siege of London

Montforts Party take arms & subdue south England

Role range: 1263-1267

Provisions of Oxford

Henry accepts de Montforts terms

Role range: 1263-1267

Siege of London

Montfort occupies London

Role range: 1263-1267

Mobilization

Comes out of retirement in France to become the leader of the 2nd Barons revolt

Role range: 1263-1267

Mise of Amiens

The Mise of Amiens provokes de Montfort into leading another Barons War. Louis IX finds in favor of Henry III & exempts him from the Provisions of Oxford

Role range: 1263-1267

Battle of Lewes

The Royalists in Lewes refuse to listen to mediation. Arrives at Fletching from London 9 miles north of Lewes

Role range: 1263-1267

Battle of Lewes

Shares command with his father Simon de Montfort. Gathers his troops & marches to the summit of the South Downs overlooking Lewes. Captures & imprisons Henry III & Richard of Cornwall, then dictates peace terms

Role range: 1263-1267

Mise of Amiens

Montfort becomes de facto ruler of England. Establishes Government by council divesting Henry III of real power

Role range: 1263-1267

Peace

Government reform is confirmed

Role range: 1263-1267

Rebellion of to head the

Sends his elder sons Simon & Henry to head the revolt in the midlands & west. Organises resistance in the south

Role range: 1263-1267

Siege of Rochester

Fails to capture Rochester castle & withdraws to London. Captures Rochester to open up a route to the Cinque Ports

Role range: 1263-1267

Constitution of England

Convenes the opening of Parliament which includes commoners for the 1st time