Simon I de Montfort
Simon I de Montfort was a French nobleman. He was born in Montfort l'Amaury, in the Duchy of Normandy, and became its lord. He was the son of Amaury I de Montfort and Bertrade. At his death he was buried about away in Epernon, because it was the site of the fortress he was instrumental in constructing.Progeny
Simon I first married Isabel de Broyes, daughter of Hugh Bardoul. Their children were:
Simon I's second marriage was to Agnes d'Evreux, daughter of Richard, Count of Évreux. Their children were:
- Bertrade de Montfort, became Queen of France.
- Richard de Montfort, lord of Montfort, slain in attack on abbey at Conches.
- Simon II de Montfort, lord of Montfort
- Amaury III de Montfort, lord of Montfort and Count of Évreux.
- Guillaume de Montfort, bishop of Paris.
- Adeliza de Montfort
