History: The First Crusade (1095-1099) was called by Pope Urban…

Question

Did you know? The First Crusade (1095-1099) was called by Pope Urban II with the slogan "Deus vult" ("God wills it"). 100,000+ Europeans marched to Jerusalem. When they took the city in 1099 they spent three days massacring — Muslims, Jews and even local Christians. The First Crusade was the only one to reach its goal.

Accepted Answer

The First Crusade (1095-1099) was called by Pope Urban II with the slogan "Deus vult" ("God wills it"). 100,000+ Europeans marched to Jerusalem. When they took the city in 1099 they spent three days massacring — Muslims, Jews and even local Christians. The First Crusade was the only one to reach its goal.

Meer uit Historie · More from History