13 juill. 1099 - Siege of Jerusalem
Description:
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
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
13 juill. 1099
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 925 ans