RMFFAKGR–ALBIGENSIAN CRUSADE, 1209. /nThe storming of Beziers, 22 July 1209, during the Albigensian Crusade against Cathar heretics in southern France. Wood engraving, American, 1832.
RMG38FP2–ALBIGENSIAN CRUSADE Regarded by Catholics as the stronghold of Satan, the town of Lavaur is sacked by 'crusaders' and its population massacred as heretics Date: 3 May 1211
RMD95XX2–'The Siege of Carcasonne' an episode in the Albigensian Crusade (1208-1213) led by Simon de Montfort and northern French barons against an heretical Christian sect, the Albigenses. Jean Paul Laurens (1838-1921).
RMJ2WKAJ–Albigensian Crusade 01
RMDC5YJ8–France-History- ´Massacre de Bésiers´: The Albigensian Crusade or Cathar Crusade 1209–1229 was a 20-year military campaign
RMBMJWKH–Battle of Muret (September 1213). France. Engraving.
RMBKWPN2–During the Albigensian Crusade, on the 22nd July 1208, the crusaders' army, led by Papal legate Arnault, in front of Béziers.
RMPCH9DP–Albigensian Crusade 01.
RMBNH2H6–War Against Heresy, Innocent III Proclaims the Albigensian Crusade in 1208 by Aritst Unknown
RMKF4M57–Louis IX or Saint Louis, King of France at the Cathar Crusade, Languedoc, Southern France, 1227
RM2JN18TD–The Abbot of Citeaux, Arnaud Amalric and the Crusader army on the outskirts of Beziers before the Massacre at Beziers, 22 July 1209, during The Albigensian Crusade or the Cathar Crusade. Amalric, when asked how to distinguish Cathars from Catholics, responded, 'Kill them all! God will know his own.' From Histoire de France, published 1855.
RMAJ7PM3–'The Siege of Carcassonne', 1209 (c1858-1921). Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
RF2DAAB0E–A generic (fabricated) image of a burnt out and abandoned medieval castle somewhere in the south of France during the Albigensian crusade.
RF2F6NR9P–Old illustration about Gui de Montfort, Lord of Castre, helping his brother Simon IV de Montfort, leader of the Albigensian crusade, to seize several
RMEB5P6Y–Stone of the Seat. Death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, killed by Cathars on June 25, 1218. Relief.
RMGG2C18–Castle of Montségur, one of the last fortresses of the Cathars, at the time of the Albigensian crusade. 12th century France
RM2J4KKY3–A 19th century British engraving of Beziers Cathedral / Béziers Cathedral /: Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Celse de Béziers. The medieval church was built on the site of another which had been destroyed during the Massacre at Béziers in the Albigensian Crusade aka Cathar Crusade, Croisade des albigeois or Crosada dels albigeses.
RMPNHNMN–France. Aude. Peyrepertuse. Cathar Castle. Built on a strategic location. French Pyrenees. 11th-13th century. Ruins of the chapel of St. Mary.
RMERG981–Simon IV de Montfort. French nobleman, took part in the Fourth Crusade (1202–1204) and was a prominent leader of the Albigensian Crusade. c. 1160-1218. Engraving byLanglois, c.1844.
RMFF67RP–ALBIGENSIAN CRUSADE. /nPersecution of the Albigenses in 13th century France. Wood engraving, American, 1885.
RMG38FP3–ALBIGENSIAN CRUSADE Regarded by Catholics as the stronghold of Satan, the town of Lavaur is sacked by 'crusaders' and its population massacred as heretics Date: 3 May 1211
RME0MGBB–Mar. 28, 1955 - An exposition concerning the history of Cathar heresies and the Albigensian Crusade was opened. The manuscript is an investigatory record from 1306 by two cardinals concerning crimes for which Bernard de Castanet was charged.
RFBXMWBM–French nobleman Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse was killed on June 25, 1218, by a catapulted stone.
RF2BE4G2E–Monument to the Cathar people who were massacred at Montsegur in southern France during the Albigensian Crusade
RF2DAAAT5–The ruins of the fortified Chateau Arques in the south of France. This was associated with the Cathars and Albegensian crusade of the 13th century.
RF2A1JETM–Beziers Cathedral of Saint-Nazaire and Saint Celse. Gothic landmark built on the site of the massacre by the Albigensian crusade
RMKF4M5H–Louis IX or Saint Louis, King of France at the Cathar Crusade, Languedoc, Southern France, 1227
RF2AAXA01–The southern French city of Albi is a major site associated with the 13th century Cathar heresies and the Albegensian Crusade in Occitanie.
RMF22YER–The Pont d'Avignon, Pont Saint-Bénézet at dusk, Avignon,southern France. 2000 The Pont Saint-Bénézet (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃ sɛ̃ benezɛ]), also known as the Pont d'Avignon (IPA: [pɔ̃ daviɲɔ̃]), is a famous medieval bridge in the town of Avignon, in southern France. A bridge spanning the Rhone between Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and Avignon was built between 1177 and 1185. This early bridge was destroyed forty years later during the Albigensian Crusade when Louis VIII of France laid siege to Avignon. The bridge was rebuilt with 22 stone arches. It was very costly to maintain as the arches tend
RF2DAAB03–Bruniquel castle looking over the Aveyron river in the south of France.
RM2C2AJC3–Avignon Bridge. The Pont Saint-Bénézet, Pont d'Avignon, 1988 Wikipeadia: The Pont Saint-Bénézet , also known as the Pont d'Avignon, is a famous medieval bridge in the town of Avignon, in southern France. A wooden bridge spanning the Rhône between Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and Avignon was built between 1177 and 1185. This early bridge was destroyed forty years later in 1226 during the Albigensian Crusade when Louis VIII of France laid siege to Avignon. Beginning in 1234 the bridge was rebuilt with 22 stone arches. The stone bridge was about 900 m (980 yd) in length and only 4.9 m (16 ft) in widt
RF2AAX9W3–St Cecile Cathadral, in Albi, France. This was a major site associated with the 13th century Cathar heresies..
RMB68TNN–Cross in Minerve, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
RMAK5BFJ–The ruined fortress of Peyrepertuse
RMT864P5–France, Tarn, Albi, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Sainte Cecile cathedral, detail of a stained glass window depicting the Albigensian Crusade
RMDEE6E0–Historic quarter of Albi. From 1208 to 1229, this city was the focus of the Albigensian Crusade against the Albigenses heresy
RMFG3P41–TREATY OF PARIS, 1229. /nThe Treaty of Meaux-Paris, ratified by Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse, 1229, that ended the Albigensian Crusade.
RME2C939–France, Aude, Carcassonne, Medieval City listedas World Heritage by UNESCO, in St Nazaire et Celse Basilica, the tombstone of Simon IV de Montfort, prominent leader of the Albigensian Crusade
RMKETAMW–Death of Simon IV de Montfort on 25 June 1218
RMKDHA8A–The village of Minerve in the Minervois, Languedoc, France
RF2BE4G6D–Monument to the Cathar people who were massacred at Montsegur in southern France during the Albigensian Crusade
RM2JNAJWA–Sainte-Cecile Cathedral, also known as Albi Cathedral, is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Albi. First built in the aftermath of the Albigensian Crusade, the grim exterior resembles a fortress, but the interior is lavishly decorated with art and sculpture, a very ornate choir screen, and walls in bright blues and golds, in the Toulousian or Southern French Gothic. It was begun in 1282 and was under construction for 200 years. It is claimed to be the largest brick building in the world.[1] In 2010 the cathedral, along with its episcopal buildings, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Si
RF2A1JETE–Beziers Cathedral of Saint-Nazaire and Saint Celse. Gothic landmark built on the site of the massacre by the Albigensian crusade
RM2AYXBMY–Louis IX, King of France, during the Seventh Crusade, 1248 to 1254
RF2A4XWCT–Aerial view of Peyrepertuse castle in France with dramatic sky
RMBA815P–Simon IV de Montfort l´ Amauray, circa 1160 - 25.6.1218, Norman crusader, seal, wood engraving, 19th century, ,
RMKETAPC–The departure from Aigues-Mortes of King Louis IX for the Seventh Crusade
RM2C2AJBX–Avignon Bridge. The Pont Saint-Bénézet, Pont d'Avignon, 1988 Wikipeadia: The Pont Saint-Bénézet , also known as the Pont d'Avignon, is a famous medieval bridge in the town of Avignon, in southern France. A wooden bridge spanning the Rhône between Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and Avignon was built between 1177 and 1185. This early bridge was destroyed forty years later in 1226 during the Albigensian Crusade when Louis VIII of France laid siege to Avignon. Beginning in 1234 the bridge was rebuilt with 22 stone arches. The stone bridge was about 900 m (980 yd) in length and only 4.9 m (16 ft) in widt
RF2AAX9YF–Ceiling detail of St Cecile Cathadral, in Albi, France. This was a major site associated with the 13th century Cathar heresies.
RMB6C5K9–Statue lit by light from a stained glass window in the 14th Century Cathar Gothic St Nazaire Cathedral, Bezier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
RMAD437W–Puilaurens Castle (Cathar Castle). Aude departement, Languedoc-Roussillon. France
RMAXCTDR–Contemporary Peace Sculpture in Minerve, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
RMBH2H7D–Restored Château (Castle) Arques, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
RMFFRXAT–TREATY OF PARIS, 1229. /nThe Treaty of Meaux-Paris, ratified by Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse, 1229, that ended the Albigensian Crusade.
RMAXCTEM–Candela, The Remain tower of the Cather Fortress, Minerve, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
RMP6HFWX–Stone of the Seat. Death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, killed by Cathars on June 25, 1218. Relief. Church of Saint Nazaire and Saint Celse. Carcassonne. France.
RMG39Y8R–SIMON DE MONTFORT 5th Earl of Leicester French nobleman, took part in 4th Crusade, prominent leader of Albigensian Crusade, died at siege of Toulouse in 1218 Date: 1160 - 1218
RMKDHA83–The village of Minerve in the Minervois, Languedoc, France
RM2JNAJX5–Sainte-Cecile Cathedral, also known as Albi Cathedral, is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Albi. First built in the aftermath of the Albigensian Crusade, the grim exterior resembles a fortress, but the interior is lavishly decorated with art and sculpture, a very ornate choir screen, and walls in bright blues and golds, in the Toulousian or Southern French Gothic. It was begun in 1282 and was under construction for 200 years. It is claimed to be the largest brick building in the world.[1] In 2010 the cathedral, along with its episcopal buildings, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Si
RF2A1JEP1–Cloisters at Beziers Cathedral of Saint-Nazaire and Saint Celse. Gothic landmark built on the site of the massacre by the Albigensian crusade
RMEH1HR8–Chateau de Queribus, Pyrenees, France, door and steps
RF2BE4G53–Montsegur castle and blue sky in the south of France
RMD3EJKX–France. Aude. Peyrepertuse. Ruins of Cathar Castle. Built on a strategic location. French Pyrenees.
RMKETAP8–The departure from Aigues-Mortes of King Louis IX for the Seventh Crusade
RM2C2AJBT–Avignon Bridge. The Pont Saint-Bénézet, Pont d'Avignon, 1988 Wikipeadia: The Pont Saint-Bénézet , also known as the Pont d'Avignon, is a famous medieval bridge in the town of Avignon, in southern France. A wooden bridge spanning the Rhône between Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and Avignon was built between 1177 and 1185. This early bridge was destroyed forty years later in 1226 during the Albigensian Crusade when Louis VIII of France laid siege to Avignon. Beginning in 1234 the bridge was rebuilt with 22 stone arches. The stone bridge was about 900 m (980 yd) in length and only 4.9 m (16 ft) in widt
RF2AAX9YT–St Cecile Cathadral seen from Castelviel, in Albi, France. This was a major site associated with the 13th century Cathar heresies.
RMHHXJHA–A massive rock dominates the entance to the village of Querigut, Ariege
RF2AAXA55–Sites associated with the 13th century Cathar heresies and the Albegensian Crusade in southern France.
RMB0AR1C–Cathare castle of Puivert
RMBH2H7J–Ruined Château (Castle) Villerouge-Termenès, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
RFPH0H53–Najac castle and Abbey in summer sunshine, Najac, Aveyron, Occitanie, France, Europe
RMAXCTER–Candela, The Remaining tower of the Cather Fortress, In the Village of Minerve, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
RMP9GHF5–Battle of Muret, 12/09/1213, King Pedro I of Catalonia and II of Aragon died in battle, losing Ca…
RMB0KEC6–Carcassonne, France, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
RMPPDC01–France. Aude. Peyrepertuse. Cathar Castle. Built on a strategic location. French Pyrenees. 11th-13th century. Ruins of the chapel of St. Mary.
RMAXBMGC–Albi Tower Cathedral of Ste Cecile Tarn France
RMAJG7RH–Plant growing from the castle wall and a window in the Tour de l'Inquisition Tower, the Cite, Carcassonne, France
RM2JNAJXA–Sainte-Cecile Cathedral, also known as Albi Cathedral, is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Albi. First built in the aftermath of the Albigensian Crusade, the grim exterior resembles a fortress, but the interior is lavishly decorated with art and sculpture, a very ornate choir screen, and walls in bright blues and golds, in the Toulousian or Southern French Gothic. It was begun in 1282 and was under construction for 200 years. It is claimed to be the largest brick building in the world.[1] In 2010 the cathedral, along with its episcopal buildings, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Si
RF2A1JEP9–Cloisters at Beziers Cathedral of Saint-Nazaire and Saint Celse. Gothic landmark built on the site of the massacre by the Albigensian crusade
RMEGHNX0–Chateau de Peyrepertuse, view towards South East and the Chateau de Queribus
RF2BE4G6X–Montsegur castle and surrounding area on a hot summer day
RMAK49HK–The ruined fortress of Peyrepertuse
RME7TXDC–Lastours three towers Surdespine, Tour Regine, Quertinheux
RMHAG37C–Chateau de Padern, Padern, Aude, France
RF2B1A2KR–The keep or donjon of the Château de Puilaurens, Aude, Occitanie, France
RM2F3RB6F–Rock wall under ruins of Peyrepertuse Cathar castle in Pyrenees, France
RF2AAXA9N–Sites associated with the 13th century Cathar heresies and the Albegensian Crusade in southern France.
RMAMKD2J–Romanesque church at the Abbey of Fontfroide, France
RMC1FWGR–Tombstone of Simon IV de Montfort l'Amaury and a stone base relief, Basilique de Saint Nazaire, Carcassonne, Aude, France.
RFPH0H56–Najac castle and Abbey in summer sunshine, Najac, Aveyron, Occitanie, France, Europe
RMAXCTEX–Minerve Village and the Valley of the River Cesse, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
RFPAN1CR–The castle and Abbey at Najac, Aveyron, Occitanie, France viewed from the river
RMP9GK6M–Battle of Muret, 1213, King D. Pedro II of Aragon died in battle, engraving.
RMP50AR2–France. Aude. Peyrepertuse. Ruins of Cathar Castle. Built on a strategic location. French Pyrenees.
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