English & Literature
Who is Simon de Montfort from The Reckoning and what is their importance?
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Simon de Montfort is the Earl of Leicester. He leads a rebellion against his brother-in-law, the English King Henry, which ends in his death at Evesham. His family is exiled, stripped of their land and titles. Prince Edward, who later becomes King Edward, leads the attack that defeats Simon, earning the young prince glory as a great warrior.