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Henry III vs. Simon de Montfort

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The Unpopularity of Henry VIII

There was a growing baronial discontent around 1258, 1259. Was Henry at this point deeply unpopular, either personally or in his rule as king? To be fair to Henry, his position was far more difficult than that of the 12th century kings. We're still living almost in the shadow of Magna Carta where there was a big baronial uprising and an invasion from France even.

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