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Battle of Evesham Timeline Game

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The Battle of Evesham in 1265 was a significant event in English history, marking the decisive victory of Prince Edward over Simon de Montfort during the Second Barons’ War.

  • Prince Edward’s forces were able to surprise and defeat the rebel army led by Simon de Montfort.
  • The battle resulted in the death of Simon de Montfort, effectively ending the rebellion against King Henry III.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 1263: Simon de Montfort leads a rebellion against King Henry III
  • May 14, 1264: Battle of Lewes where Simon de Montfort defeats King Henry III
  • 1264: Simon de Montfort establishes the first English Parliament with commoners represented
  • 1265: Prince Edward escapes captivity and joins forces with the royalists
  • August 4, 1265: Battle of Evesham where Prince Edward defeats and kills Simon de Montfort
  • August 4, 1265: End of the Second Barons' War
  • August 4, 1265: Henry III regains control of England
  • August 4, 1265: Execution of rebel leaders by Prince Edward
  • 1265: Establishment of a more centralized royal government
  • 1265: Prince Edward becomes the de facto ruler of England
  • 1265: Repressive measures taken against rebels and their supporters
  • 1265: Reconstruction of damaged towns and cities after the war
  • 1265: Reconciliation between the crown and the nobility
  • 1265: Continued unrest and rebellion in the aftermath of the war
  • 1265: Legacy of the Battle of Evesham in English history
  • 1265: Development of parliamentary institutions in England
  • 1265: Growth of royal power and authority
  • 1265: Impact of the war on medieval English society
  • 1265: Shift in the balance of power between the king and the nobility
  • 1265: Significance of the Battle of Evesham in shaping English political history

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