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 Henry III
(1207-1272) was the eldest son of King John, and a grandson of
Henry II. He came to the throne in 1216, but did not rule until he
came of age in 1227.
Henry
was a fickle tyrant who surrounded himself with favourites from
other countries. The
English nobles revolted against his rule and the foreign
influences in his court. They
forced Henry to grant the Provisions of Oxford, which transferred
governing powers to a committee of barons.
Later, Henry broke the agreement and raised an army.
However, he was defeated and captured at the battle of
Lewes in 1264. Simon
de Montfort, leader of the reform party, then governed England
until 1265. Edward
ruled the country during the rest of Henry's lifetime. |
