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The Albigensian Crusade

Phase Four: Montfort Triumphant

Simon now systematically destroys all that he cannot garrison, because he doesn't have enough men to hold all the towns and castles he has captured. He continued to appeal to France for help.

In 1215 Prince Louis VIII fulfilled his crusading vow. He marched around Languedoc, tearing down the walls of Narbonne and Toulouse, then went home.

December 1215 Raymond is formally deprived of his lands, most of which were given to Simon. Raymond's son, Raymond VII, got Provence.

In 1216 Philip Augustus confirmed Raymond VII's rights

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