Siege of Lavaur (1211)

Siege of Lavaur (Crusaders vs Lordship of Lavaur) took place in 1211 during Albigensian Crusade.

Battle facts

Year: 1211
Date: 1211-05-03
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Albigensian Crusade
Side A: Crusaders
Side B: Lordship of Lavaur
Commanders (A): Simon de Montfort, Peter II of Courtenay, Bishop Fulk of Toulouse
Commanders (B): Aimeric of Montreal, Giralda of Laurac, Raymond-Roger, Count of Foix, Raymond VI, Count of Toulouse (covert military and political support)
Casualties: Lavaur: Minimal Montgey: ~1500 killed (Crusaders), 80 knights executed ~400 cathars executed (Lordship of Lavaur)
Outcome: Crusader victory
Coordinates: 43.683°, 1.817°