The count of Toulouse did lose his land due to Catharism and Barral des Baux did reconquer it. He was excommunicated many times and did say "The excommunicated are my friends, and those who seek absolution are my enemies." More about Catharism : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade

The conflict between Guelphs (papal supporters) and Ghibellines (imperial supporters) tore apart medieval europe for centuries and this particular reconquest of Provence was just one episode of it. More about the conflict : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guelphs_and_Ghibellines

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