Ascended throne in 1216, aged 9. Son of King John. Resurrected the Magna Carta. Married Eleanor of Provence who became consort queen. Began the building of the current Westminster Abbey in 1245 and is buried there.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
King Henry III
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Henry III granting charter to Westminster Abbey
This section is to the left of the entrance arch. The description of "Henry ...
Maughan - Henry III
The building Henry clutches represents the House of the Converts which he bui...
Savoy - crown
SH Within these precincts stood the Palace of Savoy, the erection of which w...
Westminster Hall - Simon de Montfort
Queen Elizabeth II here replied to addresses presented by both Houses of Parl...
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