Cathar defenders

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical group
gptkbp:aimsTo religious freedom
to convert others
gptkbp:are involved in trade
often depicted in art
part of a larger movement
often outnumbered
known for their bravery
often romanticized in literature
eventually defeated
known for their pacifism
known for their unique practices
often betrayed by allies
often misunderstood by historians
often persecuted by local authorities
often seen as rebels
often supported by wealthy patrons
often targeted by propaganda
influenced_by_Eastern_religions
associated_with_the_Occitan_culture
considered_heretics_by_the_Church
involved_in_the_Cathar_Wars
gptkbp:associatedWith Catharism
gptkbp:availableIn crusades
gptkbp:faced sieges
inquisition
gptkbp:foughtAgainst gptkb:Catholic_Church
gptkbp:goal preserve_Cathar_faith
gptkbp:has a rich oral tradition
a network of supporters
a unique cosmology
a spiritual leader
a significant role in regional politics
a complex relationship with the nobility
a distinct theology
a significant impact on medieval society
a council system
a distinct community structure
a network of secret meetings
a significant cultural impact.
a unique view of the afterlife
distinct rituals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cathar defenders
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Gnosticism
gptkbp:is_a_member_of Albigensian Crusade
gptkbp:isKnownFor their resistance
gptkbp:legacy influence on modern spirituality
gptkbp:location gptkb:Languedoc
gptkbp:notableBattle Siege of Montségur
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Guillaume_de_Nogaret
gptkbp:protectedArea fortresses
gptkbp:religion dualism
gptkbp:supportedBy local population
gptkbp:timePeriod 12th to 14th century
gptkbp:training asceticism
gptkbp:uses guerrilla warfare
gptkbp:utilizes fortified positions