Crusades

By nafred900
  • Jun 6, 1095

    The Conquest of Nicaea

    Thousands of knights, surfs, and peseants took the call from Pope Urban II. The crusaders reached Constantinople and crossed the Asia Minor. In June they were accompanied by forces from the Byzantine Empire and took Nicaea.
  • Nov 1, 1095

    First Crusade

    In November of 1095, Pope Urban II called the first crusade. He called upon the knights of France to go to Jerusalem, or the Holy Land. He did this as a response to the Byzantine Empire to help repel the Seljuk Turks.
  • Period: Nov 27, 1095 to Apr 27, 1300

    Crusades

    Nine of them!
  • Jun 15, 1098

    Antioch is Sieged

    The crusades penetrated the city of Antioch and discovered what they thought to be a piece of the Holy Lance leading them to eventually take control of the whole city.
  • Jun 27, 1099

    Jerusalem is Captured

    The city's Jewish and Muslim defenders were killed by the crusaders in Jerusalem. Crusader cities were created in the aftermath of the slaughtering.
  • Apr 27, 1144

    The Siege of Edessa

    The crusade state of Edessa fell under the ruler of Zengi. It was a major setback for the christians.Pope Eugenius III called the second crusade, led by the rulers of France and Germany
  • Apr 27, 1147

    They Enter Damascus

    They entered and were forced to retreat after four days, which damaged the crusaders enthusiasm in Eurpoe.
  • Jun 27, 1187

    Battle of Hattin

    The crusaders lost land to the Ayyubid sultan. They conquest led to the fall of nearly all the lands held by the crusaders.
  • Apr 27, 1204

    Constantinople

    The warriors launched reached the walls of Constantinople in 1204. The city was attacked and a New Latin Empire was created.
  • Apr 27, 1213

    Crusade Five

    Pope Innocent launched the fifth crusade. His aim was on the land on Egypt and further to Jerusalem.