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Today in History: Defender of liberty (and anti-semite) Simon de Montfort dies in battle (1265)
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3:57Now PlayingJohn Robson reports, August 4 of 1265 marks the death in battle of Simon de Montfort, hero and antiSemite. Though Montfort was instrumental in the development of selfgovernment for the common people in England, we can't overlook or excuse his bigotry just because it was common then. Watch as John explains why we can be inspired by Montfort for defending liberty under law, but also scrutinize our own hearts for failings that might baffle and horrify posterity. MORE
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