De Montfort's Parliament

De Montfort’s Parliament, held in 1265, was a groundbreaking English assembly convened by Simon de Montfort. It included not only nobles and clergy but also common representatives from towns and counties, marking one of the first instances of forming a parliament that represented broader societal groups. This was a significant step toward developing a more balanced and inclusive political system, giving common people a voice in governance. Although it was short-lived and faced resistance, it laid the foundation for the future parliamentary system in England, emphasizing representative rule and constitutional ideas.