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In a nutshell, Pope Innocent III organized a crusade, but there was nobody to adequately manage the logistics of the execution. Not all of the involved parties were on the same page, and what resulted was that the Venicians built enough ships for all of the crusaders, but not all of the crusader armies embarked from venice, instead embarking from different ports, with different ships.
The crusaders that did arrive at venice didn't have enough silver to pay for the agreed amount. This severely damaged the venician economy, and since it was the venicians that upheld their part of the bargain while the crusaders did not, and the crusade was not going anywhere without venice.
This presented an opportunity to a pretender for the Byzantine throne who promised:
"offered to pay the entire debt owed to the Venetians, give 200,000 silver marks to the Crusaders, 10,000 Byzantine professional troops for the Crusade, the maintenance of 500 knights in the Holy Land, the service of the Byzantine navy to transport the Crusader Army to Egypt and the placement of the Eastern Orthodox Church under the authority of the Pope if they would sail to Byzantium and topple the reigning emperor"
The Fourth Crusade wikipedia entry has a much more detailed description on the catastrophe that was the 4th crusade.
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How did crusades impact on world history?
The Crusades had far-reaching political, economic, and social impacts, some of which have lasted into contemporary times. Because of internal conflicts among Christian kingdoms and political powers, some of the crusade expeditions were diverted from their original aim, such as the Fourth Crusade, which resulted in the sack of Christian Constantinople and the partition of the Byzantine Empire between Venice and the Crusaders. The Sixth Crusade was the first crusade to set sail without the official blessing of the Pope. The Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Crusades resulted in Mamluk and Hafsid victories, as the Ninth Crusade marked the end of the Crusades in the Middle East.
Why was the fourth crusade such a disaster?
The Fourth Crusade, launched in 1202, was a disaster primarily due to its diversion from the original goal of reclaiming Jerusalem. Instead of heading to the Holy Land, the crusaders were manipulated into attacking the Christian city of Zara and later Constantinople, driven by Venetian interests and financial debts. This betrayal deepened the schism between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, undermining the unity needed for a successful crusade. Ultimately, the Fourth Crusade not only failed to achieve its religious objectives but also weakened Christendom and exacerbated tensions between Christians and Muslims.
What was the negative impact that the fourth crusade had on the Christian world?
The city of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, was sacked and partially destroyed by the armies of the Fourth Crusade in 1204. This attack on fellow Christians caused a centuries-long schism in the church and allowed the Turks to conquer parts of the Byzantine Empire.
Why was the first crusade successful in the fourth crusade not successful?
The First Crusade was successful primarily due to its strong motivation, unity among the crusaders, and the element of surprise, allowing them to capture Jerusalem in 1099. In contrast, the Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) deviated from its original goal of reclaiming the Holy Land and became mired in political intrigue and conflict, notably leading to the sack of Constantinople instead. This lack of a clear, common goal and the internal divisions weakened their efforts, ultimately resulting in failure to achieve their intended objectives.
The pope excommunicated all Crusaders taking part in the Fourth Crusade because they?
The pope excommunicated all Crusaders participating in the Fourth Crusade because they diverted from their original mission to reclaim the Holy Land and instead attacked the Christian city of Zara and later Constantinople. This betrayal of Christian principles and the violent actions against fellow Christians were seen as deeply heretical and contrary to the intentions of the Crusades, which were meant to promote Christian unity and reclaim sacred sites. The pope's excommunication aimed to reaffirm the sanctity of the Crusade and to distance the Church from the Crusaders' actions.
The Fourth Crusade was launched by the what against Constantinople?
The Doge of Venice, and men under his command sacked the city of Constantinople in the Fourth Crusade.
Where did Fourth Crusade begin?
Most of the 4th Crusade sailed from Venice in 1202. However, others sailed from other ports including Flanders, Marseilles, and Genoa.
The Fourth Crusade was launched by who?
The fourth crusade was launched by the pope. It proved to be really disastrous. The crusaders stole valuable pieces of art, burned libraries so they can pay off their debt to Venice bankers.
Which countries participated in the fourth crusade?
Primarily Venice and Byzantium. The Venetians were supported by knights from other European Kingdoms.
Place where the Fourth Crusade began?
Most of the 4th Crusade sailed from Venice in 1202. However, others sailed from other ports including Flanders, Marseilles, and Genoa.
When was the fourth crusade?
The Fourth Crusade lasted from 1202 to 1204.
Which city manipulated the Fourth Crusade?
Binzantine manipulated the Fourth Crusade.
What was the purpose of the Fourth Crusade?
The purpose of the Fourth Crusade was to conquer the country Jerusalem by entering through Egypt. The Fourth Crusade happened between the years of 1202 and 1204.
Where did the crusaders of the 4th crusade travel?
They went to Venice...
Where did the crusader's of the 4th crusade travel?
They went to Venice...
What crusade resulted in the looting of Constantinople by western Christian's?
The Fourth Crusade
Which crusade were europeans in control of constinpole?
The Fourth Crusade in 1204 AD.
