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Period: Jan 1, 1095 to Jan 1, 1202
The Crusades
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Nov 1, 1095
Pope Urban II started first Crusade
In Clermont, he called knights of France to Holy Land to take Jerusalem. -
Nov 1, 1097
Conquest of Nicaea
Crusaders entered into Constantinople and into Asia Minor. -
Jun 1, 1098
Siege of Antioch
Crusaders broke into city of Antioch. They discovered what was to be part of the Holy Lance, so they took the whole entire city. -
Apr 27, 1144
Siege of Edessa
The State of Edessa fell to Zengi. It marked the beginning of royal involvement. -
Apr 29, 1147
Crusaders Enter Into Damascus
Anglo-Norman, Flemish, and Rhineland crusaders broke into Damascus. The crusade lasted four days, but they eventually had to retreat. -
Jun 29, 1187
Battle of Hattin
The conquest led to the fall of almost all the Crusader lands. -
Apr 29, 1204
Attack on Constantinople
It was the Fourth Crusade on Constantinople. The plan was to recapture Jerusalem. -
Apr 29, 1213
Fifth Crusade
Crusaders failed to attempt to take over Cairo.