Battle of Evesham Presents Professor David Carpenter

Simon de Montfort in his own words

Professor David Carpenter

£10.00

About

Professor David Carpenter is one of the most respected researchers and authors on the 13th Century

David is an English historian and writer, and Professor of Medieval History at King’s College London where he has been working since 1988. David specialises in the life and reign of Henry III. Historian Dan Jones described him as “one of Britain’s foremost medievalists”.

For the battle of Evesham talk, David turns his attention to Simon de Montfort, and will deliver a fascinating insight into the complex enigmatic crusader character who became known as the Father of Democracy.

Published books include:

•The Battles of Lewes and Evesham (1987)

•The Minority of Henry III (1990)

•The Reign of Henry III (1996)

•The Struggle for Mastery: Britain 1066–1284 (2003)

•Magna Carta (2015)

•Henry III: The Rise to Power and Personal Rule, 1207–1258 (2020)

•Henry III: Reform, Rebellion, Civil War, Settlement, 1258-1272 (2023)

Battle of Evesham Presents Professor David Carpenter

Simon de Montfort in his own words

Professor David Carpenter

£10.00

Event Details

Event Details

Date: August 01, 2026

Start time: 13:00

End time: 14:00

Venue: Battle of Evesham Festival Presentation Marquee

Coordinates: 52°05'17.7"N 1°56'54.7"W

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