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2nd Crusade

By Grace.Beum
  • Dec 24, 1144

    War begins

    War begins
    Imad-ed-din Zangi was an angry Mosul ruler who wanted to take back the cities that the Christians had won in the first crusade. So he captured and attacked the city of Edessa killing or enslaving the people. This Started the second Crusade.
  • May 10, 1147

    Crusaders respond

    Crusaders respond
    The crusaders started thier journey from Regensburg to Constanitople.
  • Jun 10, 1147

    Help from Louis VII

    Help from Louis VII
    Louis VII begins his crusade, leaving Abott Suger in charge of France.
  • Jun 24, 1148

    Damascus Atacked

    Damascus Atacked
    The attack was in Acre in Damascus. Kings Louis VII and Conra III were there along with Patriarch Fulcher, Archbishops, Masters of the Knights temple and the hospital.
  • Sep 10, 1148

    End of the Second Crusade

    End of the Second Crusade
    Arguments began between the leaders of France and Germany and became such a conflict that Conrad III returned to Constantinople. The Crusaders lost the battle.