He was prominent in The Anarchy, fighting for Stephen of England in 1141 at the Battle of Lincoln. He continued to support Stephen's side; He was a 'staunch' and 'consistently loyal'
Simon was rewarded by becoming Earl of Huntingdon. He died in 1153 just before Henry II of England took over.
He was prominent in The Anarchy, fighting for Stephen of England in 1141 at the Battle of Lincoln. He continued to support Stephen's side; He was a 'staunch' and 'consistently loyal'
Simon was rewarded by becoming Earl of Huntingdon. He died in 1153 just before Henry II of England took over.
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