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Period: 1000 to 1300
Crusades Timespan
Timespan of events -
1071
Byzantines defeated by the Turks
The Byzantines were defeated by the Turks at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 -
1095
Pope Urban II
Pope Urban II held a sermon in France, proclaiming a holy war against Islam, fighting for Jerusalem. -
1096
The First Crusade
Between 60-100,00 Christian men women and children walked over 2,000 miles to Jerusalem. This lasted three years, and these people were the standing army of Christians. They were convinced by Pope Urban II after his sermon. -
1097
The First Crusade officially Begins
With the aid of the troops, the first crusade officially begins as they target Nicaea, and conquer the land after a month-long battle. -
1098
Crusaders conquer Antioch
the crusaders conquered Antioch in 1098 -
Jul 14, 1099
Crusaders Capture Jerusalem
Crusaders capture Jerusalem -
1101
Crusaders Conquer Caesarea
Crusaders Conquer Caesarea -
1105
Pope Paschal II allows Holy War against Christians in the East
Pope Paschal II allows Holy War against Christians in the East -
1144
One Crusader state was back in Moslem control
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1202
The Fourth Crusade Innitiated
Pope Innocent II initiated Fourth Crusade -
1217
The Fifth Crusade Initiated by Pope Innocent III
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1248
The Seventh Crusade Initiated
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1270
The Eighth crusade Initiated
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1271
The Ninth Crusade Initiated
