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Henry III

Noun

Meaning

son of King John and king of England from 1216 to 1272; his incompetence aroused baronial opposition led by Simon de Montfort (1207-1272)

son of Henry II of France and the last Valois to be king of France (1551-1589)

Source: WordNet

Examples

The events with Henry III happened, obviously the way it happened, liberties were taken. Catherine McCormack

A decree signed by King Henry III in 1227 prohibits any market 'within six and two-thirds miles' (10.8km) of nearby Loughborough. Source: Internet

After Henry III of Navarre converted to Catholicism to become king of France, Protestantism almost disappeared. Source: Internet

Background Henry III was an unpopular monarch due to his autocratic style, displays of favouritism and his refusal to negotiate with his barons. Source: Internet

At the marriage of Alexander to Margaret of England in 1251, Henry III of England seized the opportunity to demand from his son-in-law homage for the Scottish kingdom, but Alexander did not comply. Source: Internet

After the baronial victory at the Battle of Lewes in 1264, Simon de Montfort took control of royal government, but at the Battle of Evesham the next year Montfort was killed, and King Henry III restored to power. Source: Internet

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