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Simon de Montfort and John of Gaunt grey plaque
Simon de Montfort · Founder of the House of Commons
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“In the Palace of the Savoy lived for many months Simon de Montfort, founder of the House of Commons. This also was the home of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, who lived here in princely luxury from 1362 to 1381”
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1208-65
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Savoy Court
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Simon de Montfort
founder of the House of Commons · (1208-1265)
John of Gaunt
Duke of Lancaster, father of Henry IV, husband of Blanche of Lancaster, and son of Edward III · (1340-1399)
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