Henry III and Simon de Montfort

OTD in 1265 Simon de Montfort forces the captive Henry III to summon the first parliament.

‘He not only summoned two knights for each shire, but also two citizens from each town.’

Artist: Frank Hampson
(c) Wills & Hepworth Ltd.

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