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=Henry III abbi L.= (1207--1272) Henry III was the king of England from 1216 to his death in 1272. From his birth in winchester, England, (Oct. 1, 1207), Henry was a very spoiled boy. He had tutors in every subject and it is said he had his own "whipping boy", basically a child to be severely punished when ever Henry did something wrong. Growing up with his mother, Isabella of Angouleme, and father King John, he was the eldest son. At his father's death, Young henry succeeded him at nine years of age. On Oct. 1, 1207, he was crowned at Gloucester. Ten days after this event William Marshall, the earl of Pembroke, was elected to regent. During this regency, England was under papal influence, due to his father, John. Finally, In 1223 Pope Honorius III allowed Henry to become the king of England. the picture below shows henry III's right eye, his eyelid was deformed. = The Royal Family = = = In 1236, King Henry married Eleanor of Provence. Throughout the years she gave birth to 5 children.

Edward I, as eldest son, took the thrown after Henry III's death, succeeding his father on November 21, 1272.
 * Edward I (1239-1307)
 * Margaret (1240-1275), married King Alexander III of Scotland
 * Beatrice (1242-1275), married to John II, Duke of Brittany
 * Edmund Crouchback (1245-1296)
 * Katherine (1253-1257)

=**Accomplishments**= Henry III is known to be a bad tyrant, it is said Henry surrounded himself with favorites and created conflicts with his own nobles. He was very critical, he was disloyal, untrustworthy, and selfish. Some say Henry III had poor judgment. On the other hand, Henry created two of his own versions of the Magna Carta. He helped stop the papal influence that his father, John, had set England in during his rule. Henry also rebuilt the York castle in stone when the Scots threatened to invade England.Henry III was not the best ruler, but he did have things to be crediter for. York Castle Today

=Impacts on the Middle Ages and Europenot always the best ruler at times, Henry III impacted Europe through his time in government. Establishing two edited versions of the Magna Carta, Henry III helped improve the Monarchy they hold. He also improved the York castle (above).=

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 * Pictures:**

"Scenes From York"
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 * "Henry III"

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