69. Q. Who was the great leader of the barons during the reign of Henry
III.? A. Earl Simon de Montfort.
70. Q. What was the result of an encounter between the king’s forces and
the barons at Lewes? A. The barons were victorious, and the king, and his
son Prince Edward, were taken prisoners.
71. Q. For what was the parliament summoned by Earl Simon noted? A. As
being the first one in which the citizens had part as well as the nobles
and bishops.
72. Q. In what battle were the forces of Montfort signally defeated and
the Earl slain? A. The battle of Evesham.