1265 The first English parliament was held by Simon de Montfort in the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)and was attended by elected Burgesses and knights.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016
History Trivia - Simon de Montfort holds first English Parliament
January 20
1265 The first English parliament was held by Simon de Montfort in the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)and was attended by elected Burgesses and knights.
1265 The first English parliament was held by Simon de Montfort in the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)and was attended by elected Burgesses and knights.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
History Trivia - Supernova seen in Cassiopeia
August 4
70 the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans.
1181 Supernova was seen in Cassiopeia, a constellation in the northern sky, named after the vain Queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, who boasted about her unrivalled beauty.
1265 Second Barons' War: Battle of Evesham: the army of Prince Edward (the future king Edward I of England) defeated the forces of rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, killing de Montfort and many of his allies.
70 the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans.
1181 Supernova was seen in Cassiopeia, a constellation in the northern sky, named after the vain Queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, who boasted about her unrivalled beauty.
1265 Second Barons' War: Battle of Evesham: the army of Prince Edward (the future king Edward I of England) defeated the forces of rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, killing de Montfort and many of his allies.
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