# Henry III — The Outlaw of Torn character guide

> Henry III in The Outlaw of Torn by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** King Henry, Henry

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

England's King, whose repeated breaches of the Oxford Statutes are steadily pushing his barons toward open rebellion and arming De Montfort's cause.

## Relationships

### [Norman of Torn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/norman_of_torn)

_rivalry_

King Henry III views Norman as a dangerous outlaw and a threat to his throne, leading to constant conflict.

### [Bertrade de Montfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/bertrade_de_montfort)

_family_

Bertrade is the sister of Henry III, but their relationship is strained by political tensions and her loyalty to Norman.

### [De Vac](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/de_vac)

_professional_

De Vac serves as a loyal soldier and agent for King Henry III, carrying out his orders against Norman.

### [Earl of Leicester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/earl_of_leicester)

_rivalry_

The Earl of Leicester and Henry III are political rivals, vying for control and influence in the kingdom.

### [Simon de Montfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/simon_de_montfort)

_rivalry_

Henry III and Simon de Montfort are bitter enemies, engaged in a power struggle that defines much of the plot.

### [Norman of Torn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/norman_of_torn)

_rivalry_

King Henry III views Norman as a dangerous outlaw and a threat to his throne, leading to constant conflict.

### [Earl of Leicester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/earl_of_leicester)

_rivalry_

The Earl of Leicester and Henry III are political rivals, vying for control and influence in the kingdom.

### [Bertrade de Montfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/bertrade_de_montfort)

_family_

Bertrade is the sister of Henry III, but their relationship is strained by political tensions and her loyalty to Norman.

### [Norman of Torn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/norman_of_torn)

_rivalry_

King Henry III views Norman as a dangerous outlaw and a threat to his throne, leading to constant conflict.

### [Bertrade de Montfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/bertrade_de_montfort)

_family_

Bertrade is the sister of Henry III, but their relationship is strained by political tensions and her loyalty to Norman.

### [De Vac](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/de_vac)

_professional_

De Vac serves as a loyal soldier and agent for King Henry III, carrying out his orders against Norman.

### [Simon de Montfort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/characters/simon_de_montfort)

_rivalry_

Henry III and Simon de Montfort are bitter enemies, engaged in a power struggle that defines much of the plot.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/i)

King of England who insults Simon de Montfort and later strikes Sir Jules de Vac, sparking revenge.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/ii)

King of England, whose insult to De Vac sets the revenge plot in motion.

### [The Abduction of Prince Richard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/iii)

King of England, receives news of his son's apparent assassination and orders a search.

### [The Birth of Norman of Torn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/v)

King Henry III is referenced as the ruler of England, and the old woman teaches the boy to hate the reigning house of England.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xv)

Sends a royal summons to Norman of Torn, demanding he cease his activities and join the royal forces at Lewes.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xvi)

King of England, entrenched at Lewes with his forces, narrowly escapes capture after Norman's charge.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xviii)

Is at Battel with the court; hears from Prince Philip about Norman's courtesy.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_outlaw_of_torn_se/chapters/xix)

Present during the confrontation and orders Norman's capture.

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