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Battle of Evesham

4 Aug 1265 · 52.11° N, 1.95° W

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4 Aug 1265
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Battle
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52.11° N, 1.95° W
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1265 battle of the Second Barons' War in England

Battle of Evesham

1265 battle of the Second Barons' War in England

The Battle of Evesham was one of the two main battles of 13th century England's Second Barons' War. It marked the defeat of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and the rebellious barons by the future King Edward I, who led the forces of his father, King Henry III. It took place on 4 August 1265, near the town of Evesham, Worcestershire.

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