Medieval LEGO

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First English

Parliament

A

group of barons led by Simon

de Montfort had taken control of

England and captured King Henry III

in battle. The baron rebels wanted to force

Henry to keep some important promises

made by his father, King John, like the

ones written in Magna Carta.

One important demand was for the

king to meet with representatives of the

people and take their advice. So, in 1265,

the barons decided to hold a parliament.

1265