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Jan 1, 1096
First Crusade
The first Crusade was led mostly by French Feudal lords. The Christians conquered Antioch and Jerusalem. -
Period: Jan 1, 1096 to Dec 31, 1270
The Crusades
The Crusades were battles between the Christians and the Muslims over which countries are what religion. -
Jan 1, 1147
Second Crusade
The second crusade led by the two kings, louis and conrad, was a failure. The muslims learnt about the attack and manage to defend themselves successfully. -
Jan 1, 1189
Third Crusade
The third crusade is organised after the capture of jerusalem in 1187 by Muslim leader Saladin. Frederick Barbarossa led the crusade until he died. the Germans returned back to Germany after his death. -
Jan 1, 1202
Fourth Crusade
The crusaders captured the city of Constantinople. -
Jan 1, 1212
Children's Crusade
Many childre died in this crusade complete with armies full of devoted children. -
Jan 1, 1218
Fifth Crusade
The crusaders were led by the kings of Hungary and Cyprus but the crusade was a massive failure. -
Jan 1, 1228
Sixth Crusade
The crusaders managed to recapture the city of Jerusalem and several other cities of Palestine. -
Jan 1, 1248
Seventh Crusade
Louis the ninth organised this crusade but the crusaders were defeated. -
Jan 1, 1270
Eighth Crusade
Louis the ninth again attempted to conquer Muslim occupation this time in Tunis in North Africa. But as it was the hottest season of the year, many of the crusaders, including the king, died of disease.
