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Having received a petition for aid against the invasion of the Seljuk Turks from the Eastern emperor Alexios I Komnenos, blessed pope Urban II wanted to convince those in the west who could lead a campaign towards the Holy Land that this was a matter of duty for Christians. It is said that from his preaching of what would be later called the first crusade came the common cry "Deus vult!" (God wills it!)
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When and who called for the first Crusade?
Pope Urban II made a very public and urgent plea in 1095 to all of Christendom after receiving a letter from the Byzantine Emperor Alexis describing the increasing danger from the Seljuk Turks, Tartars from Asia, who had already conquered the caliphate of Baghdad in 1055 and now were seeking to expand their empire into the Holy Land.
What is Pope Urban's call?
Which Pope Urban? There are several.
Who was the pope who initiated the crusades?
Pope Urban II called for the First Crusade.
When did Pope Urban III launch the crusades?
The Crusades were launched by Pope Urban II, not Pope Urban III.
What was pope Urban reason for launching the first crusade?
The purpose was to win back the Holy Land from the Muslims.
How did Pope Urban II get his name?
Pope Urban chose the name upon his election as pope.
What was Pope Urban mother's name?
Please specify which Pope Urban.
Who was the Pope at the beginning of the Crusades?
Pope Urban II called for the first Crusade.
When did the pope issue a call for a crusade?
1095Urban II called for the first Crusade in the year 1095 on November 27.
When was Pope Urban VI born?
Pope Urban VI was born in 1318.
When was Pope Urban IV born?
Pope Urban IV was born in 1195.
When did Pope Urban I die?
Pope Urban I died on 230-05-19.
