Simon de Montfort played a pivotal role in the development of the English Parliament during the 13th century. He is best known for leading the Second Barons' War against King Henry III and, following his victory in 1265, he summoned a parliament that included not only nobles but also commoners, representing a broader segment of society. This move is often regarded as a significant step towards the establishment of a more democratic parliamentary system in England, laying the groundwork for future parliamentary reforms. De Montfort's actions emphasized the importance of representation and accountability in governance.
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Simon de Montfort
1265 - The rebel leader, Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, called an unofficial parliament at Oxford. 1295 - King Edward I called the first official and lawful parliament, later nicknamed the 'Model Parliament'. The members were chosen on the same basis as for Simon de Montfort's rebel parliament.
Simon de Montfort led a rebellion meant to impose reforms on King Henry III. In 1264 he captured the king in battle and forced him to submit to rule by council, or parliament as it was beginning to be known. Montfort later summoned another parliament that included representation by townsfolk, an innovation adopted by the man who killed him in battle, Henry's son Edward (I).
Nelson Monfort was born on March 12, 1954, in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
De Simon was created in 1925.
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