jan 2, 1101 - News of victory sets off new Crusade of 1101.
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Paschal II launched preaching tour, men who did not go on first crusade are now ready to go. Enlistment was high. Stephen of Blois sent by wife but he died. Crusaders were defeated at Merzifon, Ereghli and Ramlah, destroying invincibility idea. Did gain Tortosa (port) and the battle of Jaffa forced Fatimids to flee
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