Seventh Crusade
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The Seventh Crusade was the first of the two Crusades led by Louis IX of France. Also known as the Crusade of Louis IX to the Holy Land, it aimed to reclaim the Holy Land by attacking Egypt, the main
Louis IX during the Seventh Crusade
Battle of La Forbie, from Chronica Majora by Matthew Paris
Innocent IV with Louis IX at Cluny
Ascelin of Lombardy with the Mongol general Baiju.
Eighth Crusade
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The Eighth Crusade was the second Crusade launched by Louis IX of France, this one against the Hafsid dynasty in Tunisia in 1270. It is also known as the Crusade of Louis IX Against Tunis or the Secon
Death of Louis IX in Tunis
Louis' capture at the Battle of Fariskur (1250).
Hulagu's siege of Alamut.
Baibars defeats the Armenians at the Disaster of Mari, illumination from Le Livre des Merveilles 15th century.