13 Jul 1099 Jahr - Siege of Jerusalem

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Successful, but huge inhumane massacre of Hundreds of jews and 3 to 5 thousand Muslims. Bouillon became king of Jerusalem

Pope Urban II dies after the capture but before he receives the news.

End of First Crusade: KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Urban never intended Crusaders to take cities for themselves
2. Byzantines wouldn't forget that Crusader lords broke their oaths with Alexios I
3. Conflict between the Sunni Seljuks and Shi'a Fatimiids ENABLED the success of the First Crusade

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