Simon de Montfort
1911 / Herbert Adams / Cleveland
Full portrait of Simon V de Montfort in a belted tunic, with his hand on a shield. He wears chain mail on his legs and stands in a powerful, confident pose.
Simon de Montfort is considered the father of modern parliamentary democracy. After overthrowing King Henry III of England, he instituted a system of government that limited the King's unlimited powers and included ordinary citizens as active players in politics.
Location: South side, 1 Lakeside Avenue NW
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Simon de Montfort
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Full portrait of Simon V de Montfort in a belted tunic, with his hand on a shield. He wears chain mail on his legs and stands in a powerful, confident pose.
Simon de Montfort is considered the father of modern parliamentary democracy. After overthrowing King Henry III of England, he instituted a system of government that limited the King's unlimited powers and included ordinary citizens as active players in politics.
Simon de Montfort is considered the father of modern parliamentary democracy. After overthrowing King Henry III of England, he instituted a system of government that limited the King's unlimited powers and included ordinary citizens as active players in politics.
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Date
1911
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Location City
Location County
Location Site
South side
Location Street
1 Lakeside Avenue NW
Creation Date
01/01/1911