Simon de Montfort

He gave up any chance of inheriting his father's lands in order to pursue an Earldom in England, but he didn't stop there. After forming a close association with King Henry III, then suffering through an estrangement, Simon de Montfort led a baronial revolt. For more than a year, he served as a military dictator while Henry was his captive. Find out more about this baronial rebel in our Who's Who resource.