Crusades

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  • Jan 1, 1095

    Alexius asked Pope Urban II for troops

    At an unspecified time in 1095, Alexius asked Pope Urban II for mercinary troops to confront the Turkish threat. Though the relationship between the East and West Christians have been rough, Alexius' request came at a time in which the situation was improving.
  • Nov 1, 1095

    Pope called upon Western Christians to fight against the Muslims

    In November 1095, at the Council of Clermont in southern France, Pope Urban II called upon the Western Christians to take up arms in order to aid the Byzantines and recapture the Holy Land from Muslim control.
  • Aug 1, 1096

    First Crusade Begins

    Four armies of the cursade were formed and led by Raymond of Saint-Gilles.
  • Aug 1, 1096

    The Peoples Crusade

    A band of unorganized commoners set off before the crusaders led by Raymond od Saint-Gilles. They were led by a popular preacher known as Peter the Hermit
  • Period: Aug 1, 1096 to Jan 1, 1099

    First Crusade

  • May 9, 1097

    Crusaders attacked Nicea

    Crusaders and Byza capital of the Byzantine allies attacked Nicea, the Seljuk capital.
  • Jun 16, 1097

    Nicea Surrenders to the Crusaders

    After attacks done by the crusaders and their byzantine allies, Nicea surrenders
  • Jun 1, 1098

    Antioch is captured

    After Nicea, the crusaders continued their march on through to the great city of Antioch, then after, they continued onto Jerusalem.
  • Jul 16, 1099

    Slaughter in Jerusalem

    Crusaders besiged the city;s governor to surrender . They then entered the city and murdered hundreds of men, women, and children