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Guy de Montfort, Count of Nola

English soldier · Writers · Lived 1244 to c. 1290

Guy de Montfort, Count of Nola (1244-1291) was the son of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester and joined his father at the battle of Evesham in 1265. He was captured and wounded while his father and older brother both died in the battle.

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Imprisoned until 1266 when he bribed his guards, Guy wandered throughout Europe. As Vicar-General of Charles of Anjou, he distinguished himself at the battle of Tagliacozzo. In 1271, Guy, along with his younger brother Simon, murdered Henry Alain, which resulted in the excommunication of both men. After losing his titles, he worked for Charles of Anjou until his capture in 1287 at the Battle of the Counts. He died in prison.

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Lived 1244 to c. 1290