Second Crusade (dec 20, 1147 – nov 7, 1149)
Description:
The Second Crusade was started in response to the fall of the crusader state Edessa in 1144 to the forces of Zengi. Announced by Pope Eugene III, it was the first of the crusades to be led by European kings, namely Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany. The armies of the two kings marched separately across Europe. After crossing Byzantine territory into Anatolia, both armies were separately defeated by the Seljuk Turks. Louis and Conrad and the remnants of their armies reached Jerusalem and participated in 1148 in an ill-advised attack on Damascus. The crusade in the east was a failure for the crusaders and a great victory for the Muslims. It would ultimately have a key influence on the fall of Jerusalem and give rise to the Third Crusade at the end of the 12th century.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 20, 1147
nov 7, 1149
~ 1 years and 10 months