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March 16th, 1244 - The Fall of Montségur: A Cathar Tragedy

"Montségur and the Mystery of the Cathars" by Jean Markale

https://amzn.to/3zAgF7Q
This book delves into the history and philosophy of the mysterious Cathar religion and its supposed connection to the Holy Grail, focusing on the events of March 16, 1244, at Montségur​


"The Cathars: The Most Successful Heresy of the Middle Ages" by Sean Martin
https://amzn.to/45YhSSA

This book covers the history of Catharism, including the fall of the Cathar fortress of Montségur in 1244, which marked a significant point in the obliteration of Catharism


"Massacre at Montsegur: A History of the Albigensian Crusade" by Zoé Oldenbourg
https://amzn.to/4629dyh

This book provides a detailed account of the Albigensian Crusade, culminating in the 1244 massacre at Montségur, which saw the mass execution of Cathars


"The Treasure of Montsegur: A Novel of the Cathars" by Sophy Burnham
https://amzn.to/3zEiHnx
A novel that turns the tragic story of Montségur into a page-turner, exploring the psychological dimensions of the Cathar legend through immersive narrative





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On March 16, 1244, the siege of Montségur, a castle in southern France, came to a tragic end. The castle, which had been held by Cathars, a Christian quasi-dualist sect, had been under siege by the royal forces of Louis IX of France and the bishops of Albi and Narbonne since May 1243. The siege lasted nine months, with the defenders holding out despite being outnumbered and outresourced.

The final assault on the castle was led by the seneschal Hugues des Arcis and his army of about 10,000 royal troops. After many failed attempts, the defenders were eventually forced to surrender. The terms of the surrender were harsh: all those who refused to renounce their Cathar faith, primarily the perfecti, were to be burned in a bonfire at the foot of the mountain.

On March 16, 210 perfecti and unrepentant credentes, along with about 200 other defenders, left the castle and made their way down to the base of the mountain. There, they were met by Bishop Bertrand Marty, who led them to the pyre that had been prepared for them. No stakes were needed, as the defenders voluntarily mounted the pyre and perished in the flames.

The siege of Montségur was a significant event in the history of the Albigensian Crusade, a conflict between the Catholic Church and the Cathar Church in southern France. The event marked the end of the Cathar resistance in the region and led to the eventual eradication of the Cathar sect by the Catholic Church.




"Montségur and the Mystery of the Cathars" by Jean Markale

https://amzn.to/3zAgF7Q
This book delves into the history and philosophy of the mysterious Cathar religion and its supposed connection to the Holy Grail, focusing on the events of March 16, 1244, at Montségur​


"The Cathars: The Most Successful Heresy of the Middle Ages" by Sean Martin
https://amzn.to/45YhSSA

This book covers the history of Catharism, including the fall of the Cathar fortress of Montségur in 1244, which marked a significant point in the obliteration of Catharism


"Massacre at Montsegur: A History of the Albigensian Crusade" by Zoé Oldenbourg
https://amzn.to/4629dyh

This book provides a detailed account of the Albigensian Crusade, culminating in the 1244 massacre at Montségur, which saw the mass execution of Cathars


"The Treasure of Montsegur: A Novel of the Cathars" by Sophy Burnham
https://amzn.to/3zEiHnx
A novel that turns the tragic story of Montségur into a page-turner, exploring the psychological dimensions of the Cathar legend through immersive narrative





Disclosure: The links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.



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