Mise of Lewes
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Jump to navigationJump to search- The Mise of Lewes: a settlement made on 14 May 1264 between King Henry III of England and his rebellious barons, led by Simon de Montfort. The conflict between king and magnates was caused by dissatisfaction with the influence of foreigners at court, and Henry's high level and new methods of taxation.
- mise; an agreed settlement
- Lewes: the county town of East Sussex, England
