Siege of Avignon (1226) 1226
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.
Key facts
| Year | 1226 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Albigensian Crusade | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | County of Provence, Kingdom of France, Marquisate of Provence | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.9486, 4.8083 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Avignon was the principal military action of the Albigensian Crusade of 1226. King Louis VIII of France besieged the town of Avignon, which lay within the Holy Roman Empire, from 10 June until 9 September, when it surrendered on terms.
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