Simon IV. de Montfort (1160-1218)


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Name (English): Simon IV. de Montfort
Short name: Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester
Year of birth: 1160
Year of death: 1218
Short Description: "Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (c. 1175 – 25 June 1218), known as Simon IV (or V[a]) de Montfort and as Simon de Montfort the Elder, was a French nobleman and famed knight of the early 13th century. He is widely regarded as one of the great military commanders of the Middle Ages. He took part in the Fourth Crusade and was one of the prominent figures of the Albigensian Crusade. Montfort is mostly noted for his campaigns in the latter, notably for his triumph at Muret. He died at the Siege of Toulouse in 1218. He was lord of Montfort-l'Amaury from 1188 to his death and Earl of Leicester in England from 1204. He was also Viscount of Albi, Béziers and Carcassonne from 1213, as well as Count of Toulouse from 1215." - (en.wikipedia.org 04.01.2021)
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[Last update: 2021/01/04]