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Period: 1095 to 1097
The first Crusade.
Pope urban II calls for the first crusade, the Christian army reclaims the holy land. -
Period: 1147 to 1149
The second crusade.
The Second Crusade, led by European kings like Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany, ends in disappointment with failed attempts. -
Period: 1187 to 1192
The third crusade.
Philip II of France, Richard I of England (The Lionheart) and Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor lead the Third Crusade. -
Period: 1202 to 1204
The fourth crusade.
Pope Innocent III declares the Fourth Crusade to take back Jerusalem. -
1212
Childrens crusade.
Started by a little French boy. -
Period: 1217 to 1272
Fifth through ninth crusade.
Over the next five crusades the holy army was unsuccessful at reclaiming any territories.