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Lewes, battle of
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Lewes, battle of, 1264. In the early hours of 14 May 1264, before sunrise, the army of Simon de
Montfort advanced on Lewes(Sussex), where Henry III's forces lay. Although outnumbered, Montfort won a complete victory. Montfort's protectorate, which lasted until his death at Evesham (1265), was established.
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William Baker, ed., The Letters of George Henry Lewes.(Book review)
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George Henry Lewes
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Lewes, G. H.
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Lewes
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Lewes , town (1991 pop. 14,499) and district...England. The county seat of East Sussex, Lewes is a farm market with light manufactures...11th cent.; its ruins remain. In 1264, Lewes was the scene of a victory by Simon de Montfort...
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Lewes, mise of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History
Lewes, mise of. The mise of Lewes was drawn up between Henry III and Simon de Montfort following the battle of Lewes (14 May 1264). No text survives, but it plainly dealt with the surrender of hostages against Henry's good behaviour, the...
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