The Crusades

The Beggining of the First Crusade

Nov 27, 1096

The People's Crusade - Freeing the Holy Lands. 1st Crusade led by Count Raymond IV of Toulouse and proclaimed by many wandering preachers, notably Peter the Hermit

The Crusades

Period: Nov 27, 1096 to Jul 15, 1272

The First Crusade Ends

Jul 15, 1099

The Second Crusade Begins

Apr 1, 1144

Crusaders prepared to attack Damascus. 2nd crusade led by Holy Roman Emperor Conrad III and by King Louis VII of France

The Second Crusade Ends

Apr 1, 1155

Beginning of the Third Crusade

Apr 1, 1187

The Third Crusade Ends

Apr 1, 1192

The Fourth Crusade Begins

Apr 1, 1202

The Fourth Crusade Ends

Apr 1, 1204

The Children's Crusade

Apr 1, 1212

The Fifth Crusade Begins

Apr 1, 1217

The Fifth Crusade Ends

Apr 1, 1221

The Sixth Crusade

Apr 1, 1228

The Sixth Crusade Ends

Apr 1, 1229

The Seventh Crusade Begins

Apr 1, 1248

The Seventh Crusade Begins

Apr 1, 1254

The Eight Crusade

Apr 1, 1270

The Ninth Crusade Begins

Apr 1, 1271

The Ninth Crusade Ends

Apr 1, 1272