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Simon de Montfort, earl of Leicester: Quick Facts

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Born c.1208 • France
Died August 4, 1265 • Evesham • England
Title / Office dictator (1264-1265), England
House / Dynasty Montfort family
Notable Family Members father Simon de Montfort
Role In Crusades • Provisions of Oxford

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