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Simon de Montfort (IV) takes Henry III prisoner during battle. The English monarchy has now become a constitutional monarchy.

Simon de Montfort (VI), age 56, renounces his fealty to king Henry III of England.

June 1258 brought about the “Provisions of Oxford” that applied to everyone, including peasants who weren’t free.

June 1258 brought about the “Provisions of Oxford” that applied to everyone, including peasants who weren’t free.

June 1258 brought about the “Provisions of Oxford” that applied to everyone, including peasants who weren’t free.

The Lusignans were the half siblings to King Henry III of England. Simon de Montfort came into conflict with them.

The Lusignans were the half siblings to King Henry III of England. Simon de Montfort came into conflict with them.

The Lusignans were the half siblings to King Henry III of England. Simon de Montfort came into conflict with them.

In February 1254, Eleanor of Provence, Queen consort to Henry III of England, orders sheriffs of all counties to have 2 knights elected and sent to court to discuss raising money and men for a possible war between England and Spain over England’s territory of Gascony. This was the first parliamentary election.

In February 1254, Eleanor of Provence, Queen consort to Henry III of England, orders sheriffs of all counties to have 2 knights elected and sent to court to discuss raising money and men for a possible war between England and Spain over England’s territory of Gascony. This was the first parliamentary election.