Crusades

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  • Jan 1, 1147

    The Crusaders Enter Damascus

    A group of crusaders went into Damascus. Damaged enthusiasm in Europe when forced to retreat four days later.
  • Jun 1, 1187

    The Battle of Hattin

    During the 12th century the crusader states lost most of their land when defeated in Hattin
  • Jan 1, 1202

    The Launch of Constantinople

    Fourth crusade sent o capture Jerusalem, reached the walls of Constantinople in 1204. City was brutally attacked, Byzatine christians attacked by enemies.
  • Jan 1, 1212

    The Children's Crusade

    Stephen of Cloyes went around preaching to children about his letter from Jesus and his desire to go to the Holy Land to capture Jerusalem.
  • Jan 1, 1213

    The 5th Crusade

    Pope Innocent III launched the 5th crusade which aimed to land on the coast of Egypt and head towards Jerusalem.
  • Jan 1, 1250

    The Battle of Mansourah

    Louis IX of France lead the Seventh Crusade which was defeated in Mansourah.
  • Jan 1, 1291

    The Fall Of Acre

    The Sultan al-Ashref smashed the city of acre.
  • Jan 1, 1453

    The Fall Of Constantinople

    Constantinople was finally captured by the Ottoman Turks.