Henry III of England was born on October 1,
1207 at Winchester, England. He ruled England from 1216 to 1272. He succeeded his
father King John at age nine, but his royal powers were controlled by regency
until he reached maturity in 1234. His financial commitments to the papacy and
his foreign favorites antagonized the barons who issued the Provisions of
Oxford in 1258, limiting the king's power. Henry's refusal to accept the
provisions led to the second Barons' War in 1264, a revolt of nobles led by his
brother-in-law Simon de Montfort. Henry was defeated at Lewes, Sussex, and
imprisoned, but restored to the throne after the royalist victory at Evesham in
1265. On his release Henry was weak and senile and his eldest son, the future Edward
I, took charge of the government. Henry III died on November 16, 1272 and was
buried at Westminster Abbey.
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