Simon II de Montfort facts for kids

Simon II de Montfort was an important French noble who lived around 900 years ago. He was born about 1068 in a place called Montfort l'Amaury, in France. He was the son of Simon I de Montfort and Agnès d'Évreux.

Simon II became the lord of Montfort-l'Amaury in 1092. He took over this role after his brother, Richard de Montfort, passed away. Being a lord meant he was in charge of the land and the people living there.

A Brave Defender

Simon II was known for his bravery in defending his home. In 1098, his lands faced a big challenge.

The Siege of Montfort

A powerful ruler named William II Rufus, who was the King of England, decided to attack Montfort. King William was also in charge of Normandy at the time. This was because the usual ruler of Normandy, Robert Curthose, was away fighting in a crusade.

King William's army tried to capture Montfort by surrounding it. This is called a siege. During a siege, an army tries to cut off all supplies to a castle or town until the people inside give up.

Simon's Victory

But Simon II de Montfort was a strong leader. He successfully fought off King William's attack. He managed to defend Montfort and keep it safe from the English king's army. This was a big victory for him and his people.

His Later Life

Simon II de Montfort passed away on September 25, 1104. He did not have any children to inherit his title and lands. Because of this, his brother, Amaury III, became the next lord of Montfort-l'Amaury.