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Events in July 1210 3
1164 – 1210Sverker II of Sweden (1164-1210)Died 17 July 1210, aged 46Sverker II ruled as King of Sweden amid prolonged civil war with the rival Erik dynasty. He died at the Battle of Gestilren fighting his rival claimant Erik Knutsson, who succeeded him as king.
1210Siege of MinerveSimon de Montfort captures a Cathar strongholdCrusader forces led by Simon de Montfort besieged the fortress of Minerve in Languedoc during the Albigensian Crusade. After the garrison surrendered in July, more than 140 Cathars who refused to renounce their faith were burned at the stake.
1210Battle of GestilrenErik Knutsson defeats and kills King Sverker II of SwedenForces loyal to the exiled Erik Knutsson defeated King Sverker II of Sweden at Gestilren. Sverker was killed in the fighting, and Erik was confirmed as King of Sweden.