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∙ 9y agoThe Crusades were holy wars fought between the Europeans, Muslims, and Turks to try to regain control of Jerusalem. The people who fought were all just volunteers who listened to the Pope and decided to go join up.
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∙ 11y agoFor the Christians, the largest element of the army was led by Raymond of Toulouse (1,200 cavalry and 8,500 infantry); Godfrey of Bouillon and Robert of Normandy each led around 1,000 cavalry and 7,000 infantry. These troops were mainly "French" in the loosest sense of the word, since the Norman contingent did not consider themselves to be Frenchmen. The word used for them at the time ("Franks" or Ifranj in Turkish) is probably a better term.
The opposing forces were from both the Egyptian Fatimid Caliphate army, which included troops of many different races, and the Seljuk Turks.
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When did the first crusade start?
The First Crusade took place in 1096 to 1099.
Who led the first crusade knights?
The first crusade was led by French Nobles.
What crusade was the Battle of Antioch in?
The Battle of Antioch was part of the First Crusade.
Which crusade captured Asia minor and Jerusalem?
The official First Crusade
Crusaders captured antioch during what time?
The Siege of Antioch took place during the First Crusade in 1097 and 1098 under the first crusade.
Mostly participated in the first Crusade?
peasants
What countries where in the first crusade?
it was europ. mostly england.
What member of the feudal system participated in the crusade?
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Which Crusade was the most successful?
The First Crusade was the only successful Crusade.
Why is the first crusade known as the peoples crusade?
The People's Crusade was only one part of the First Crusade, when paupers who were inspired by the preachings of various priests and monks tried to make a joint pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Since they needed less preparing, they departed before the main crusade, but were mostly crushed when they reached Turkey. Some surviving members lingered in Constantinople and joined the army of nobles, when they arrived.
When did the first crusade start?
The First Crusade took place in 1096 to 1099.
Which countries participated in the fourth crusade?
Primarily Venice and Byzantium. The Venetians were supported by knights from other European Kingdoms.
Who are the victims in the first crusade?
There were about 800 victims in the first crusade. They were Jews.
Whom won the first crusade?
The christians won the first crusade
Who captured Palestine in the first crusade?
The Christians captured Palestine in the first Crusade
Who led the first crusade knights?
The first crusade was led by French Nobles.
How long did the first crusade last?
The first crusade lasted for 3 years.
