[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":25},["ShallowReactive",2],{"zoom:p5ch15z17:en":3},{"period":4,"chapter":15,"zoom":18},{"id":5,"title":6,"titleEn":6,"titleEs":7,"coverArtworkId":8,"range":9,"rangeEn":9,"rangeEs":9,"cover":10},"p5","High Middle Ages","Plena Edad Media","hannibal-alpes","987 → 1453",{"fileName":11,"filePageUrl":12,"imageUrl":13,"sourceLabel":14},"Facade-notre-dame-paris-ciel-bleu.JPG","https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Facade-notre-dame-paris-ciel-bleu.JPG","/assets/p5-moyen-age-classique-cover.png","Wikimedia Commons",{"id":16,"title":17},"p5ch15","Philip VI of Valois: A New Dynasty, A War Begins (1328–1350)",{"id":19,"title":20,"chapterId":16,"html":21,"hasEn":22,"isFallback":23,"seoDescription":24},"p5ch15z17","1339–1349: Montpellier, Sovereignty, and Purchase from Majorca","\u003Cp>Montpellier is a typical case of ambiguous feudal sovereignty: the town is in the space of the Kingdom of France, but belongs to the King of Majorca by inheritance. In wartime, this ambiguity becomes a strategic gap.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>⚖️ Homage and Challenge\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>In \u003Cstrong>1331\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>James III of Majorca\u003C/strong> renders homage to Philip VI for Montpellier. But the relationship remains fragile: Montpellier is economically turned toward \u003Cstrong>Languedoc\u003C/strong>, uses French currencies widely, and seeks to preserve its liberties.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In \u003Cstrong>1339\u003C/strong>, Philip VI demands renewal of homage. James III doubts the legality of the act and defers to the pope. He then multiplies signs of independence, in a context where Aragon seeks to isolate Majorca.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>🗝️ Seizures, Then Sale (April 18, 1349)\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Philip VI seizes Montpellier and associated territories. James III, isolated and beaten by Aragonese offensive, finally resolves to sell: on \u003Cstrong>April 18, 1349\u003C/strong>, he resells \u003Cstrong>Montpellier\u003C/strong> to the King of France for \u003Cstrong>120,000 gold écus\u003C/strong>, while preserving certain rights until his death.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>James III dies on \u003Cstrong>October 25, 1349\u003C/strong>: Montpellier then enters fully into the French crown.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>🧠 Key Points to Remember\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Montpellier illustrates the “puzzle” sovereignty of the age.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>1349: purchase transforms feudal dependence into direct royal possession.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n",true,false,"Montpellier is a typical case of ambiguous feudal sovereignty: the town is in the space of the Kingdom of France, but belongs to the King of Majorca by",1778543138570]