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The real reason was the fact that the Byzantine Emperor Michael VII asked the Pope for help against the Muslim Saracens. The Pope saw this request as an excellent opportunity for regaining supremacy in the existing power struggle between the Orthodox and the Roman Catholic church.
But since he needed a reason with a wider public appeal to get Roman Catholic Kings and nobles to support him, he used Horror stories about Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem being slaughtered in great numbers by the Saracens, and how it was an insult to God that heathen Saracens were the masters of the Holy City of Jerusalem. So 'liberating Jerusalem' became the motto for the Crusades.
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Which Crusade was the most successful?
The First Crusade was the only successful Crusade.
What was pope Urban reason for launching the first crusade?
The purpose was to win back the Holy Land from the Muslims.
Whom won the first crusade?
The christians won the first crusade
How long did the first crusade last?
The first crusade lasted for 3 years.
What was the only successful Crusade for the Christians?
The First Crusade.
Which of was not a reason for the first crusade of the late 11th century?
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Which Crusade was the most successful?
The First Crusade was the only successful Crusade.
What was pope Urban reason for launching the first crusade?
The purpose was to win back the Holy Land from the Muslims.
When did the first crusade start?
The First Crusade took place in 1096 to 1099.
What was Pope Urban II's main reason for the first crusade?
His main reason was to return control of the Holy Land to the Christians and drive out the Muslim invaders.
What was pope urban main reason main reason for calling for the first crusade or war of the cross?
to take the holy land back from islamic empires
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
What was the reason for sending the children crusade?
the reason for sending the children crusade was because they were the holiest and most pure people to succeed because others had failed.
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.
