Medieval era · 1264
Battle of Lewes
The Battle of Lewes was one of two main battles of the conflict known as the Second Barons' War. It took place at Lewes in Sussex, on 14 May 1264. It marked the high point of the career of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and made him the "uncrowned King of England". Henry III's forces left the safety of Lewes Castle and St.
- When
- 14 May 1264
- Where
- Lewes
- Era
- Medieval
Topics
People
Edward I of England1239 – 1307King of England from 1272 to 1307
Henry III of England1207 – 1272King of England from 1216 to 1272
Before and after
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