The First Crusade (1095-1099)

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  • Jan 1, 1095

    Emoperor Alexius I

    Emoperor Alexius I
    Emperor Alexius I sent an embassy to Pope Urban II regarding the growing threat of the Turks to Constantinople and the whole of Europe.
  • Nov 27, 1095

    Council of Clermont

    Council of Clermont
    Pope Urban II called a great council of clergy and nobles to meet at Clermont in France called the Council of Clermont.
  • Jul 1, 1096

    Constantinople

    Constantinople
    The main armies lead by Count Raymond of Toulouse, Godfrey of Bouillon, Baldwin of Loraine, and Bohemond of Tatanto gathered at Constantinople to embark on the First Crusade.
  • Aug 15, 1096

    People's Crusade

    People's Crusade
    Emperor Alexius I shipped the Peoples Crusade over the Bosphorus. The People's Crusade ended in October 1096.
  • May 1, 1097

    Siege of Nicacea

    Siege of Nicacea
    After a short siege, the city fell and the Crusaders captured Nicacea.
  • Oct 1, 1097

    Seige of Antioch

    Seige of Antioch
    The Siege of Antioch started in October 1097. After a few months, they finally broke into the city and massacred every Turk they found. The capture was complete by June 1098.
  • Jul 15, 1099

    The Capture of the Holy City

    The Capture of the Holy City
    The soldiers of the First Crusade successfully scale the walls of Jerusalem and capture the Holy City.