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1095
First Crusade
'The people's crusade' - Pope Urban II publicly called for a crusade to aid Eastern Christians and free the Holy Lands. This was led by Count Raymond IV of Toulouse and proclaimed by many wandering preachers, including Peter the Hermit. This ended in 1099. -
1144
Second Crusade
Crusaders prepared to attack Damascus. This was led by HRE Conrad III and King Louis VII of Francis and ended in 1155. -
1187
Third Crusade
The Third Crusade was led by Richard the Lionheart of England, Phillip II of France, and HRE Frederick I. Richard I made a truce with Saladin, ending in 1192. -
1202
Fourth Crusade
The French/Flemish advanced on Constantinople led by Full of Neil. This ended in 1204. -
1212
The Children's Crusade
The Children's Crusade was led by a French peasant boy, Stephen of Cloyes and ended in the same year it began. -
1217
Fifth Crusade
The Fifth Crusade was led by King Andrew II of Hungary, Duke Leopold VI of Austria and John of Brienne. This ended in 1221. -
1228
Sixth Crusade
The Sixth Crusade was led by HRE Frederick II and ended a year later in 1229. -
1248
Seventh Crusade
The Seventh Crusade was led by King Louis IX of France, lasting until 1254. -
1270
Eighth Crusade
The Eighth Crusade was also led by Louis IX of France, ending in the same year it began 1270. -
1271
Ninth Crusade
The final crusade was led by Prince Edward (later Edward I of England) and ended in 1272.