21 magg 1097 anni - May 21, 1097: The crusaders captured the Turkish-held city of Nicea.

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"Alexius had promised the princes and the people of the Franks that be would give them all the gold, silver, horses, and goods within (the city), and that be would establish there a Latin monastery and hospice for the poor Franks; besides, that be would give to each one of the army so much of his own possessions that they would always want to fight for him. Accordingly, the Franks, placing faith in these promises, approved the surrender. And so, when Alexius had received the city, be afforded the army such an example of gratitude that as long as they live the people will curse him and proclaim him a traitor." Nicea, which has been the scene of the destruction of the popular crusade was the capital of the Seljuq ruler Kilij Arslan. It was essential to capture it to gain access to the main land route through Asia Minor to Syria. The crusaders attacked and laid siege to Nicea on May 21 1097. On June 19 the city surrendered to an army of Alexius I (instead of dealing with the reputedly violent Latins). Nicea was the first major Crusader victory, which heavily impacted the rest of the Crusader's history by giving them their first won battle.

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