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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.