The Byzantine Emperor (Alexius) asked Pope Urban for Christian
knights to help him fight the Muslims Turks.
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The Byzantine Emperor (Alexius) asked Pope Urban for Christian
knights to help him fight the Muslims Turks.
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Pope Urban II promised the knights spiritual rewards in the form of forgiveness of their sins if they participated in the First Crusade. He also promised them earthly rewards such as land and riches.