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  • Jan 1, 1095

    Embassy for the Pope.

    Embassy for the Pope.
    Emperor Alexious I sent an embassy to Pope Urban II regarding the atrocities in Jerusalem, and the growing threat of the turks to Constantinople and the whole of Europe.
  • Jan 1, 1096

    First crusade

    First crusade
    The first crusade occured dirung 1096 - 1099. The People's Crusade - Freeing the Holy Lands. 1st Crusade led by Count Raymond IV of Toulouse and proclaimed by many wandering preachers, notably Peter the Hermit.
    A crusade or "holy war" is a war to gain control of the Holy Land.
  • Jan 1, 1096

    The beginning of the crusades.

    The beginning of the crusades.
    The crusades first gathered in Constantinople in fall 1096.
  • Jan 1, 1098

    Capture of Antioch.

    Capture of Antioch.
    Bohemond I, elder son of Robert buiscard, led the capture of Antioch.
  • Jan 1, 1147

    Second crusade.

    Second crusade.
    The second crusade occured during 1147 - 1149.The Second of the Crusades led by Holy Roman Emperor Conrad III and by King Louis VII of France
  • Jan 1, 1147

    Crusades approvement by the Pope.

    Crusades approvement by the Pope.
    In the bull Divina dispensatione Pope Eugene III approves of the crusading into Spain and beyond the Northeastern frontier of Germany.
  • Jan 1, 1148

    The caprute of Tortosa.

    The caprute of Tortosa.
    Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona, with the aid of an English fleet captures the moor city of Tortosa.
  • Jan 1, 1149

    Crusader church.

    Crusader church.
    The crusader church of the holy sepulcher is officially dedicated.
  • Jan 1, 1189

    Third crusade.

    Third crusade.
    The third crusade took place during 1189 - 1191. The Third of the Crusades led by Richard the Lionheart of England, Philip II of France, and Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I. Richard I made a truce with Saladin.
  • Jan 1, 1189

    A visit of a Norse.

    A visit of a Norse.
    Last known Norse visit to North America occurs.
  • Jan 1, 1189

    Saladin returns to Damascus.

    Saladin returns to Damascus.
  • Jan 1, 1190

    Teutonic Knights

    Teutonic Knights
    The Teutonic Knights are established by Germans in Palestine who also created a hospital near Acre.
  • Jan 1, 1202

    Fourthcrusade

    Fourthcrusade
    The fourth crusade led by the Fulk of Neuil Fench/Flemish advanced on Constantinople. The fourth crusade occured during 1202 - 1204.
  • Jan 1, 1203

    Crusaders attack.

    Crusaders attack.
    Crusaders launch an attack on the Christian city of Constantinople.
  • Jan 1, 1203

    Crusaders enter Bosphorus.

    Crusaders enter Bosphorus.
    A fleet carrying crusaders on the Fourth Crusade enters Bosphorus.
  • Jan 1, 1204

    Capture of Constantinople.

    Capture of Constantinople.
    The armies of the Fourth Crusade capture Constantinople again and established the Latin Empire of Byzantium.