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Pope Urban Orders the First Crusade

11/26/2019

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On this day in 1095, Pope Urban II called for Christian princes across Europe to launch a war against Muslims in order to reclaim the Holy Land, promising to all those who went forgiveness of their sins and to all who died in the expedition immediate entry into heaven.  Between 60,000 and 100,000 people responded to Urban's call to march on Jerusalem.  After gaining control of the city in July 1099, the Crusaders set up several Latin Christian states.  It was, however, a short victory.  Less than fifty years later, Muslims once again conquered Jerusalem.  All told, Europe launched a total of seven major Crusades over nearly 200 years.

For more information about the Middle Ages and the Crusades, try the following resources:
  • Crusades (History Channel)
  • Middle Ages (Annenberg Learner)​

All of my posts on European history can be found here.
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    My name is Angela Zorn. I work full-time as an educator at Bullitt Central High School in suburban Kentucky where I teach AP US History and AP US Government & Politics. In addition, I provide training & consulting services throughout the United States.

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