CHAPTER XII

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THE SEVENTH CRUSADE.

Richard, earl of Cornwall, king of the Romans 199

Charges of peculation against the papal collectors 200

1230 Opposition of the pope and the emperor to the new crusade 200

1239 Arrival of the French crusaders at Acre 201

Their complete failure 201

1240 The English crusade 201

Treaty between Richard of Cornwall and the Egyptian sultan 201

1242 Invasion of the Korasmians 201

Alliance of the Templars with the Syrians 202

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