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Timespan of events
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The Byzantines were defeated by the Turks at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071
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Pope Urban II held a sermon in France, proclaiming a holy war against Islam, fighting for Jerusalem.
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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.
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With the aid of the troops, the first crusade officially begins as they target Nicaea, and conquer the land after a month-long battle.
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the crusaders conquered Antioch in 1098
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Crusaders capture Jerusalem
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Crusaders Conquer Caesarea
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Pope Paschal II allows Holy War against Christians in the East
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Pope Innocent II initiated Fourth Crusade
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