Henry de Montfort

Henry de Montfort (* November 1238 in Kenilworth, † August 4, 1265 in Evesham ) was an English nobleman and military commander. He was the eldest son of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and Princess Eleanor of England, daughter of King John.

Henry was born in Kenilworth Castle, and after his uncle, King Henry III. of England, named, which was also his godfather. As a loyal supporter of his father he was during the so-called "Second Baron 's War " but against his royal relatives. Together with the younger Humphrey de Bohun took Henry guided by his father, party of the barons on January 23, 1264 in Amiens during arbitration ( Mise of Amiens ) of the French king, Louis IX. , Through the commission of Oxford, which as of this, however, were rejected invalid.

14th May 1264 Henry fought in the victorious battle of Lewes, and was then used for the security of his cousin caught and Crown Prince, Edward, responsible. However, this could escape on May 28 in 1265 set up a new army. On August 4, the year Henry was among the first who fell at the Battle of Evesham against the Prince, his father was also killed. Both were buried in Evesham Abbey.