Simon de Montfort, Lord of Montfort L'Amaury
(circa 1170-1218), Lord of Montfort l'Amaury in the Île-de-France; father of 8th Earl of LeicesterSitter in 1 portrait
Simon de Montfort, Lord of Montfort L'Amaury
by Unknown engraver
line engraving, 18th century
NPG D20166
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Eric Orr
11 September 2018, 04:34
Is it possible that the Simon de Montfort who died in 1218 is actually the 5th Earl of Leicester? He was the father of the 6th Earl of Leicester (Simon V), not the 8th earl.
1. Sir Leslie Stephen, ed.. The Dictionary of National Biography Founded in 1882 by George Smith. Vol. I-XX, XXII. Vol: Masquerier-Myles, p.731.
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_de_Montfort,_5th_Earl_of_Leicester
3. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10540a.htm