The Crusades By ljmaust Jan 1, 1096 1st offical crusade It was the first ever crusade Jan 1, 1097 The Crusaders Captured the town of Edessa Feb 25, 1144 The muslims recaptured Edessa Jan 1, 1187 Saladin Won back Jerusalem, Pope Gregory VII called the 3rd crusade Jan 1, 1191 The Crusaders took the city of Acre Jan 1, 1198 A group of Crusaders were sent to recapture Jerusalem Jan 1, 1229 The Crusaders won back Jerusalem Jan 1, 1244 But the Crusaders lost Jerusalem again Jan 1, 1291 They also lost Acre