Which crusade's battle did James's father, Peter II, die in?
First Crusade
Crusade of Varna
Albigensian Crusade
Children's Crusade
Answer
Peter II of Aragon died at the Battle of Muret in 1213 while leading the Aragonese army against Simon de Montfort in the Albigensian Crusade. He was succeeded by his son, James I.
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