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Apr 1, 1212
Germany Children's Crucade
Early spring of 1212, Nicholas of Cologne lead group of 20,000 children, religious men, and unmarried women. Nicholas believed that god was on his side and that he was going to be able to take. He lead the group over the Alp into Italy. Nicholas and his group arrived at Genoa and the authorities there told them that the kids could stay. Most of them took up the opportunity. Nicholas then continued on to Italy. -
Jun 1, 1212
Frence Children's Crucade
Stephen of Cloyes showed up at King Philips of France and told Stephen that he had a letter from christ ordering him to start a crucade. He was told to come back later by King Philips until he was older. Regardless of what King Philips said he preached to children about his letter from the christ and how they are to cross to the south of the mediterranean. -
Jun 2, 1212
France Children's Crucade
About June of 1212 Stephen gathered group of 30,000 France children was led by 12-year-old Stephen of Cloyes. They were convinced that they were armed with the beliefs that god would give them jerusalem. -
Dec 1, 1212
Ending of German Children's Crucade
Many of the children died because of the cold condition and those who survived finally were able to meet up with the pope. He told them that they were too young and they were to return home until they were old enough. About 2,000 survived the return trip to Germany. A few boarded a ship for the Holy Land and were never to be heard of again. -
Dec 1, 1212
Ending of the French Children's Crusade
On the way to the Meditteranean, many of the children died of exhaustion, starvation, or drowned at sea. The children that were still alive boarded seven boats in Marseilles and the children were said to be sold off to slavery.
