1000+ people sought refuge in the church, then died in flames. Guilty and humili...

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1000+ people sought refuge in the church, then died in flames. Guilty and humiliated by ecclesiastical contempt, Louis admitted defeat. He removed his armies from Champagne and returned them to Theobald, accepting Pierre de la Chatre, and shunning Ralph and Petronilla. To atone for his sins, he declared on Christmas Day 1145 at Bourges his intention to go on crusade.

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