Simon I de Montfort
Seigneur of Montfort
Reign1053–1087
PredecessorAmaury I de Montfort
SuccessorAmaury II de Montfort
Bornc. 1025
Montfort l'Amaury,
Kingdom of France
Died25 September 1087(1087-09-25) (aged 61–62)
BuriedÉpernon, Kingdom of France
Noble familyHouse of Montfort
Spouse(s)Isabel de Broyes
Agnes d'Evreux
Issue
FatherAmaury I de Montfort
MotherBertrade

Simon I of Montfort or Simon de Montfort (c.1025 – 25 September 1087) was a French nobleman. He was born in Montfort l'Amaury, in the Duchy of Normandy, and became its lord. He was the son of Amaury I de Montfort[1] and Bertrade. At his death he was buried about 20 miles (32 km) away in Épernon, because it was the site of the fortress he was instrumental in constructing.

Progeny

Simon I first married Isabel de Broyes (b. 1034 in Broyes, Marne),[2] daughter of Hugh Bardoul. Their children were:

Simon I's second marriage was to Agnes d'Évreux (b. 1030), daughter of Richard, Count of Évreux.[4] Their children were:

References

Citations

Sources

  • Abels, Richard Philip; Bachrach, Bernard S., eds. (2001). The Normans and Their Adversaries at War. Boydell Press.
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