BattlefieldsRichard Marshal Rebellion 1233
Medieval

Richard Marshal Rebellion 1233

1233
Gloucestershire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Gloucestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Henry III with Poitevin household troops
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Richard Marshal with Welsh and Marcher supporters
Outcome
Richard Marshal won initial engagements; was captured and died in Ireland 1234; rebellion collapsed
The Battle

History & Significance

Richard Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, raised rebellion against Henry III in 1233 partly in reaction to Henry's reliance on Poitevin favorites and partly in defense of Hubert de Burgh. The rebellion involved military operations in Wales and the Marches. Richard defeated a royal force at Monmouth and raided into the Marches. He was later captured in Ireland and died of his wounds. The rebellion was the most serious domestic challenge of Henry III's middle years before de Montfort.

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