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Historical Events in 1265

  • Jan 20 First English Parliament summoned other than by royal command, in this instance by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. Meets in Westminster Hall.
  • Jan 23 1st English Parliament not summoned by the monarch formally convened (some authorities)

Battle of Evesham

Aug 4 Battle of Evesham: English Prince Edward (later Edward I) defeats baronial forces of Simon de Montfort, who is killed and his body mutilated

  • Oct 28 Eleanor de Montfort, wife of slain baron rebellion leader Simon de Montfort and sister of King Henry III, leaves England for exile in France after negotiating end to siege of Dover Castle [1]