Simon the younger
April 1240 - 1271
Simon de Montfort, known as Simon de Montfort the Younger, was born in April 1240 as the second son of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and Eleanor of England. In August 1265, his father and elder brother Henry were killed at the Battle of Evesham, where Simon arrived too late, witnessing his father's head displayed on a pike. Following this, Simon attempted to incite a rebellion in Lincolnshire, which failed by Christmas. In 1266, he and his supporters were besieged in Kenilworth Castle, a stronghold previously owned by his father, and after a six-month siege, Simon surrendered the castle to King Henry III.
After the surrender, Simon and his brother Guy fled to France and Italy. In 1271, they murdered their cousin Henry of Almain in a church in Viterbo, leading to their excommunication. Simon died later that year in Siena from the Toscana virus, described as "cursed by God, a wanderer and a fugitive". No succession is recorded for Simon de Montfort.
Notable events
- April 1240Simon de Montfort was born as the second son of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and Eleanor of England.
- August 1265His father and elder brother were killed at the Battle of Evesham.
- August 1265Arrived at Evesham to see his father's head on a pike.
- Late 1265Attempted to raise a rebellion in Lincolnshire, which failed by Christmas.
- 1266Besieged in Kenilworth Castle, previously owned by his father.
- 21 June 1266King Henry III began the siege of Kenilworth Castle.
- 14 December 1266Surrendered Kenilworth Castle to King Henry III.
- Post-1266Escaped to France and Italy with his brother Guy.
- 1271Murdered cousin Henry of Almain in Viterbo, leading to excommunication.
- 1271Died from Toscana virus in Siena.
Other details
Death: Died at age 30-31 from Toscana virus in Siena.
Children: 0
Parents: Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, Eleanor of England