Simon I de Montfort | |
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Spouse(s) | Isabel de Broyles Agnes d'Evreux |
Father | Amaury I de Montfort |
Mother | Bertrade de Gometz |
Born |
c. 1025 Montfort l'Amaury, Kingdom of France |
Died | 25 September 1087 |
Buried | Epernon, Kingdom of France |
Simon I de Montfort (c. 1025–1087) was a French nobleman. He was born in Montfort l'Amaury, Duchy of Normandy (now in Ile de France), Kingdom of France. At his death he was buried about 20 miles (32 km) away in Epernon, Duchy of Normandy (now in Eure-et-Loir department), because it was the site of the fortress he was instrumental in constructing. He was the son of Amaury I de Montfort (c. 1000–1031) and Bertrade de Gometz.
Simon I first married Isabel de Broyles (b. 1034, Broyes, Marne, France), daughter of Hugh Bardoul. Their children were:
Simon I's second marriage was to Agnes d'Evreux (b. 1030), daughter of Richard d'Evreux. Their children were: