Massacre at Béziers
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The Massacre at Béziers occurred on 22 July 1209 during the sack of Béziers by Crusaders. It was the outcome of the Siege of Béziers, which was the first major military action of the Albigensian Crusa
The church of Saint Mary Magdalene where 7,000 people were massacred according to Peter of Vaux-de-Cernay
Arnaud Amalric
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Arnaud Amalric, also known as Arnaud Amaury, was a Cistercian abbot who played a prominent role in the Albigensian Crusade. It is purported that prior to the massacre of Béziers, Amalric, when asked h
Massacre at Béziers
…also hoped that the supposed vastness of the Crusader army would rapidly lead to supply shortages. Commanded by the papal legate, the Abbot of Citeaux, Arnaud Amalric, the Crusader army reached the outskirts of Béziers on 21 July. They set up camp along the Orb River. By that time, only a small number of residents…
Arnold Amalric shown kneeling at the throne of Innocent III