Henry III of England
Henry III (1 October 1207 — 16 November 1272), also known as Henry of Winchester and nicknamed the Pious, the Wise and later the Saint. was the King of England from 1216 until his death in 1272. He was considered one of England's best kings. His long and mostly-successful 56-year reign was the longest in mediaeval English history.
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| Henry III - Illustration from Cassell's History of England | |
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| Reign | October 19, 1216 — November 16, 1272 |
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| Predecessor | John |
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| Successor | Edward I |
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| House | Plantagenet |
| Father | John of England |
| Mother | Isabella of Angoulême |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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| Saint, Defender of the Faith, Protector of the Weak, King | |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church and Church of England |
| Canonized | 26 February 1273, Rome by Pope Gregory X |
| Major shrine | Westminster Abbey, London |
| Feast | 16 November |
| Patronage | England, Monarchy of the United Kingdom |
Throughout his reign, England would experience peace, stability and prosperity. Henry was extremely helpful, pious, and religious. He helped the poor people in England. He upgraded Westminster Abbey and reisssued Magna Carta. However in 1258, Henry became unpopular, as the barons forced him to give up some of his power to them. In 1263, Simon de Montfort, a baron who was Henry's brother-in-law by he married one of Henry's sisters, defeated and imprisoned him and became the disputed ruler of the country. However, Henry, with the help of his son, Crown Prince Edward, managed to escape captivity, and Montfort was killed. Henry regained his powers from the barons, which made him popular again. However, in 1264, the barons rebelled against him and started the Second Barons' War. However, Henry defeated the barons again in 1267.
Henry continued to be helpful, pious and religious by continuing to help the poor. He continued to rebuild Westminster Abbey and to improve life and health care in England.
In early 1272, Henry's health started to decline, and in November of that year, he died at the age of 65. He was buried at Westminster Abbey.
Because Henry was such a religious person, he was canonised only two months after his death on 26 February 1273 by Pope Gregory X. Many historians view Henry as a weak but great king overall.
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The Second Battle of Lincoln in 1217, showing the death of Thomas, Count of Perche (left), by Matthew Paris
The Battle of Sandwich in 1217, showing the capture of the French flagship and the execution of Eustace the Monk (r) and the support of the English bishops (l), by Matthew Paris
Matthew Paris's depiction of the second coronation of Henry in 1220
Bedford Castle and the execution of the garrison in 1224 (Matthew Paris)
Henry travelling to Brittany in 1230, by Matthew Paris.
Engraving of Henry's great seal
The Great Hall of Winchester Castle, constructed by Henry
A Long Cross penny, showing Henry's head
Gold penny, with Henry III enthroned holding orb and sceptre, inscribed HENRICUS REX III
Henry carrying the Relic of the Holy Blood to Westminster in 1247, by Matthew Paris
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