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Simon de Montfort's Languedoc Campaign

Type Event Region Europe Time 1210

In 1210, Simon de Montfort, granted lands after the conquest of Carcassonne, continued leading crusaders in Languedoc, besieging Albi, Castelnaudary …

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  1. 1210Carcassonne · LanguedocSimon de Montfort based his forces at Carcassonne, reorganized his army, consolidated control over the former Trencavel lands, and sought recognition from the papacy of his ownership of the conquered territories.
  2. 1210Albi · TarnMontfort led his army to besiege the heretical stronghold of Albi; after the city fell he carried out harsh executions of the garrison and heretics, then continued attacking Castelnaudary and other positions to widen the scope of conquest.

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