Year by year · 13th century

1265

1265 in world history: 3 events, 4 births, 4 deaths and 2 states that came to an end. 733 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 20 January

    Simon de Montfort's Parliament meets at Westminster

    Ruling in the name of the captive Henry III, Simon de Montfort summoned knights from the shires and, for the first time, burgesses from the towns. It is seen as a forerunner of the House of Commons.

  2. 4 August

    Simon de Montfort is killed at the Battle of Evesham

    The future Edward I defeated and killed Simon de Montfort at Evesham, ending the barons' rebellion against Henry III. Montfort's parliaments with elected burgesses outlived him.

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Wars and longer events

Born in 1265 4

Died in 1265 4

States that came to an end 2

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