Simon I de Montfort
Simon I de Montfort | |
|---|---|
| Seigneur of Montfort | |
| Reign | 1053–1087 |
| Predecessor | Amaury I de Montfort |
| Successor | Amaury II de Montfort |
| Born | c. 1025 Montfort l'Amaury, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 25 September 1087 (aged 61–62) |
| Buried | Épernon, Kingdom of France |
| Noble family | House of Montfort |
| Spouse(s) | Isabel de Broyes Agnes d'Evreux |
| Issue | |
| Father | Amaury I de Montfort |
| Mother | Bertrade |
Simon I of Montfort or Simon de Montfort (c. 1025 – 25 September 1087) was a French nobleman. He was born in Montfort l'Amaury, near Paris, and became its lord. He was the son of Amaury I de Montfort and Bertrade. At his death he was buried about 20 miles (32 km) away in Épernon, because it was the site of the fortress he was instrumental in constructing.