Peter the Catholic died while fighting a battle to reinstate Raymond VI as Count of Toulouse. His son, James I, succeeded him.

In the Battle of Muret, which took place in 1213 in Spain, Peter the Catholic sacrificed his life in an endeavor to reinstate his vassal, Raymond VI, as the Count of Toulouse. However, Peter's army was soundly defeated by the opposing forces, resulting in his death. This event marked a turning point in Spanish history as Peter the Catholic was succeeded by his young son, James I the Conqueror of Aragon. James I went on to become one of the most influential rulers in Spain, expanding the territories under Aragon's control and uniting various regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The Battle of Muret demonstrated both the political struggles for power and the military conflicts that characterized medieval Spain. #BattleofMuret #PetertheCatholic #JamesI #ConquerorofAragon #Spain #Spanishhistory