Person

Peter II of Aragon

1178–1213 · 13th century · Also known as Peter the Catholic

Peter II was king of Aragon and count of Barcelona from 1196. His marriage to Marie of Montpellier in 1204 brought Montpellier to his house, and he fought at Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212. Defending his vassals in Languedoc during the Albigensian Crusade, he was killed by Simon de Montfort's army at Muret in 1213.

Peter II of Aragon
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County of ToulouseMilitary, Decline, SummaryKingdom of CastileMilitary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

County of ToulouseCounty of CommingesLordship of Montpellier

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