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Period: Jan 1, 1096 to Jan 1, 1270
The Crusades
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Feb 28, 1096
The 1st Crusade
Feudal lords – captured Antioch (Jerusalem)
The Turks were unorganised (Muslims)
Knights called to protect Palestine -
Feb 28, 1147
2nd Crusade
Muslims controlled Edessa, Damascus siege failed -
Feb 28, 1189
The 3rd Crusade
Muslim recapture Jerusalem, Christians made truce with Muslims – could visit, Christian captured Acre. -
Mar 2, 1202
4th Crusade
Christians ransacked Constantinople
Established Latin Kingdom of Constantinpole (1261) -
Mar 2, 1218
5th Crusade
Christian crusaders attacked Muslims in Egypt – they failed -
Mar 2, 1228
6th Crusade
Christians win back Jerusalem -
Mar 2, 1248
7th Crusade
Muslims recaptured Jerusalem. French king captured -
Mar 2, 1270
8th Crusade
Muslims captured Antioch (took off Christians) Christian crusade failed – French king died of plague
