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It became apparent that the power in the kingdom was leaning too much towards de Montfort, and in 1261 Henry had enough [[baron|baronial support to break free of his restraints. He obtained papal absolution enabling denial of the Provisions. In 1263 many of the barons revolted and de Montfort retook Government. The French king’s decision in 1264 to accept the right of Henry to ignore the Provisions brought renewed fighting and Henry was captured at the [[Battle of Lewes]] and forced to recall Parliament. (These Parliaments – 1258, 1264, 1265 - together form an important step in the long path from Magna Carta to modern parliamentary democracy. For the first time, commoners were included in deliberations and the vote. The Parliament of 1265 can be considered as the first meeting of the [[House of Commons]].)  

It became apparent that the power in the kingdom was leaning too much towards de Montfort, and in 1261 Henry had enough [[baron|baronial support to break free of his restraints. He obtained papal absolution enabling denial of the Provisions. In 1263 many of the barons revolted and de Montfort retook Government. The French king’s decision in 1264 to accept the right of Henry to ignore the Provisions brought renewed fighting and Henry was captured at the [[Battle of Lewes]] and forced to recall Parliament. (These Parliaments – 1258, 1264, 1265 - together form an important step in the long path from Magna Carta to modern parliamentary democracy. For the first time, commoners were included in deliberations and the vote. The Parliament of 1265 can be considered as the first meeting of the [[House of Commons]].)  

The attitude of de Montford again irritated many of the barons. He fell out with the powerful Earl of [[Glouceste]]r. The earl joined Henry’s son, the future [[Edward I]], in the [[Welsh]] [[Marches]]. Together they raised an army, and at the battle of [[Evesham]] (4 August 1265) de Montford was killed, and Henry returned to power. The reforms of the three great Parliaments were annulled.  

The attitude of de Montford again irritated many of the barons. He fell out with the powerful Earl of [[Gloucester]]. The earl joined Henry’s son, the future [[Edward I]], in the [[Welsh]] [[Marches]]. Together they raised an army, and at the battle of [[Evesham]] (4 August 1265) de Montford was killed, and Henry returned to power. The reforms of the three great Parliaments were annulled.  

Henry died in 1272 and was succeeded by Edward.

Henry died in 1272 and was succeeded by Edward.