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Simon II de Senlis

Birth
Northamptonshire, England
Death
Aug 1153 (aged 49–50)
Burial
Northampton, Northampton Borough, Northamptonshire, England Add to Map
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Simon II de Senlis was an Anglo-Norman nobleman. He was the son of Simon I de Senlis, Earl of Huntingdon-Northampton and Maud, Countess of Huntingdon. He married Isabel, daughter of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amicia de Montfort.
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.
Simon II de Senlis was an Anglo-Norman nobleman. He was the son of Simon I de Senlis, Earl of Huntingdon-Northampton and Maud, Countess of Huntingdon. He married Isabel, daughter of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amicia de Montfort.
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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  • Added: Dec 19, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82183275/simon_ii-de_senlis: accessed ), memorial page for Simon II de Senlis (1103–Aug 1153), Find a Grave Memorial ID 82183275, citing Saint Andrew's Priory, Northampton, Northampton Borough, Northamptonshire, England; Maintained by Mad (contributor 47329061).