Simon I of Montfort
French nobleman (c. 1025–1087)
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Simon I of Montfort or Simon de Montfort (c. 1025 – 25 September 1087) was a French nobleman. He was born in Montfort l'Amaury, near Paris, and became its lord. He was the son of Amaury I de Montfort and Bertrade.[1] 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.
Reign
1053–1087Predecessor
Amaury I de MontfortSuccessor
Amaury II de MontfortBornc. 1025
Montfort l'Amaury,
Kingdom of France
Montfort l'Amaury,
Kingdom of France
Simon I de Montfort | |
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| Seigneur of Montfort | |
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Reign | 1053–1087 |
Predecessor | Amaury I de Montfort |
Successor | Amaury II de Montfort |
| Born | c. 1025 Montfort l'Amaury, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 25 September 1087 (aged 61–62) |
| Buried | Épernon, Kingdom of France |
| Noble family | House of Montfort |
| Spouses | Isabel de Broyes Agnes d'Evreux |
Issue | |
| Father | Amaury I de Montfort |
| Mother | Bertrade |
Progeny
Simon I first married Isabel de Broyes (b. 1034 in Broyes, Marne),[2] daughter of Hugh Bardoul. Their children were:
- Amaury II de Montfort (c. 1056 – 1089),[3] lord of Montfort
- Isabel (Elizabeth) de Montfort (b. 1057), who married Raoul II de Tosny,[3] a companion of William the Conqueror.
Simon I's second marriage was to Agnes d'Évreux (b. 1030), daughter of Richard, Count of Évreux.[4] Their children were:
- Bertrade de Montfort (c. 1059 – 1117), became queen of France.[5]
- Richard de Montfort (c. 1066 – 1092), lord of Montfort, slain in attack on abbey at Conches.[6]
- Simon II de Montfort (c. 1068 – 1104), lord of Montfort[7]
- Amaury III de Montfort (c. 1070 – 1137), lord of Montfort[7] and Count of Évreux.
- Guillaume de Montfort (c. 1073–1101), bishop of Paris.[7]
- Adeliza de Montfort (b. 1075)
