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How did Louis IX regain his freedom after being captured in Egypt?
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Louis IX, carrying the hand of justice.
During the Seventh Crusade, Louis IX was captured by Egyptian forces on April 7, 1250, following a disastrous retreat from Al-Manṣūrah during which his army was decimated by disease and combat.1
He regained his freedom after engaging in long negotiations with his captors. Ultimately, Louis IX and his principal barons were released in exchange for the payment of a high ransom. Following his liberation, the king traveled to Acre to continue his efforts in the region rather than returning immediately to France.1