The First Crusade (1095-1099)

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  • Emoperor Alexius I
    Jan 1, 1095

    Emoperor Alexius I

    Emperor Alexius I sent an embassy to Pope Urban II regarding the growing threat of the Turks to Constantinople and the whole of Europe.
  • Council of Clermont
    Nov 27, 1095

    Council of Clermont

    Pope Urban II called a great council of clergy and nobles to meet at Clermont in France called the Council of Clermont.
  • Constantinople
    Jul 1, 1096

    Constantinople

    The main armies lead by Count Raymond of Toulouse, Godfrey of Bouillon, Baldwin of Loraine, and Bohemond of Tatanto gathered at Constantinople to embark on the First Crusade.
  • People's Crusade
    Aug 15, 1096

    People's Crusade

    Emperor Alexius I shipped the Peoples Crusade over the Bosphorus. The People's Crusade ended in October 1096.
  • Siege of Nicacea
    May 1, 1097

    Siege of Nicacea

    After a short siege, the city fell and the Crusaders captured Nicacea.
  • Seige of Antioch
    Oct 1, 1097

    Seige of Antioch

    The Siege of Antioch started in October 1097. After a few months, they finally broke into the city and massacred every Turk they found. The capture was complete by June 1098.
  • The Capture of the Holy City
    Jul 15, 1099

    The Capture of the Holy City

    The soldiers of the First Crusade successfully scale the walls of Jerusalem and capture the Holy City.