Capetian participation in the Albigensian Crusade (1208–1229)

1. Crusade proclaimed against Cathars in Languedoc

   Jan 1, 1208Labels: Pope Innocent, Languedoc

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2. Papal legate Pierre de Castelnau assassinated

   Jan 14, 1208Labels: Pierre de, Pope Innocent

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3. Béziers sacked in first major crusade battle

   Jul 21, 1209Labels: B ziers, Crusader forces

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4. Battle of Muret shifts balance toward crusaders

   Sep 12, 1213Labels: Battle of, Simon de

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5. Fourth Lateran Council meets under Innocent III

   Jan 1, 1215Labels: Fourth Lateran, Pope Innocent

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6. Raymond VI retakes Toulouse from crusader rule

   Nov 7, 1217Labels: Raymond VI, Toulouse

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7. Simon de Montfort killed at Toulouse siege

   Jun 25, 1218Labels: Simon de, Siege of

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8. Council of Bourges excommunicates Raymond VII

   Nov 1, 1225Labels: Council of, Raymond VII

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   • Council Bourges

9. Louis VIII takes the cross for royal crusade

   Jan 1, 1226Labels: Louis VIII, Capetian monarchy

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10. Louis VIII begins siege of Avignon

    Jun 10, 1226Labels: Louis VIII, Avignon

    • Avignon Siege
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11. Avignon surrenders to Louis VIII

    Sep 9, 1226Labels: Avignon, Louis VIII

    • Avignon Siege
    • Louis VIII

12. Louis VIII dies; Blanche of Castile continues policy

    Nov 8, 1226Labels: Louis VIII, Blanche of

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13. Treaty of Paris (Meaux) ends crusade politically

    Apr 12, 1229Labels: Treaty of, Joan of

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    • Treaty 1229
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