First Crusade

First Crusade

Period: Jan 1, 1095 to Jul 15, 1099

Warriors who didn't have any thing to fight for joined to the crusade to fight for the Holy Land.

Emperor Alexius talks to Pope Urban

Mar 3, 1095

Credible Website 1 Emperor Alexius sends an embassy to talk about the massacres in Jerusalem and the threat of Turks to Constantinople and the rest of Europe.

Troops Ready

Jul 4, 1096

Armed forces gather for the First Crusade. They gathered at Constantinople

Peoples Crusade Begins

Aug 4, 1096

Emperor Alexius sends the peoples crusade to Bosphorus. This will later prove to be an unwise move

Turks Destroy Peoples Crusade

Oct 4, 1096

Shortly after they are sent to Bosphorus the peoples crusade meets the Turks. The Turks make short work and annihlate the peoples crusade.

Crusaders Gather Outside Constantinople

Mar 1, 1097

Credible Site 2The crusaders ready their attack. This gathering will become one of the many victories on the way to Jerusalem.

Seige of Nicacea

Jun 3, 1097

The crusaders seige Niacea from May to June. This is a long endeavor that proves fruitful for the Crusaders.

Battle of Dorylaeum

Jul 3, 1097

In July there is a big battle of Dorylaeum. This is another win for the Crusaders

Capture of Anitoch

Jun 5, 1098

Bohemond I lead the capture of Anitoch. This is a crucial win for the Crusaders.

Crusaders Advance to Jerusalem

Jun 13, 1099

Raymond of Toulouse guides the crusaders down to Jerusalem. They make this move after the seige on Antioch

Crusaders Get Jerusalem

Jul 15, 1099

After years of crusading the Crusaders capture Jerusalem. This was the main objective and without much planning the crusaders reach their goal.