Why did children participate in the crusades?

Answer 1

The first crusades against the muslims were an aid from the pope and christian countries to the faltering Byzantine Empire which was currently being crushed by the muslims, and a fear that they would take over the Byzantine Empire and Constantinople convinced the current pope to launch crusades to take over the Holy City, Jerusalem, and from there on help the Byzantine Emperor. Even though the first crusades helped the Byzantine Empire from the muslims the latter ones were more for personal glory and greed. The Doge of Venice convinced the crusaders to burn Constantinople on their way to the Holy Land since the Republic of Venice had interests in a weak Byzantine Empire so they could spread their influence into the Eastern Mediterranean.

Answer 2

Children participated in the Crusades mainly due to religious fervor and the belief that they were fighting in the name of Christianity. Additionally, some children were inspired by charismatic leaders, promises of riches or land, and the idea of adventure and glory. They were often influenced by the general enthusiasm and Propaganda surrounding the Crusades at the time.

Answer 3

Possible reasons could have been an excess of piety, along with creative imagination of storytellers and entertainers. Scholars now suspect that the Children's Crusade of 1212 was largely imaginary, perhaps based on actual migrations of impoverished bands of young people, "pueri" or "boys," wandering in Europe. Claims of "going to the Holy Land" may have encouraged pious folk to give generous alms and food to "Crusaders."

Answer 4

the knight after battle or defending the lord/king would be given land and/or a small castle.if they invaded villages they could take what they wanted.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

they were promised eternal salvation.

Answer 7

Sean McSweeney