The crusades

  • 1095

    Pope Urban

    Pope Urban
    Pope Urban II urged the Christians to begin the first crusade to take Jerusalem from the Muslims.
  • 1099

    Fall of Jerusalem

    Fall of Jerusalem
    The crusaders massacred Jews, Muslims and Christians
  • 1147

    Edessa

    Edessa
    Europeans lost control of Edessa to the Muslims.
  • 1149

    Failed Crusade

    Failed Crusade
    The second crusade was considered a failure, as they failed to regain any land.
  • 1187

    2nd Fall of Jerusalem

    2nd Fall of Jerusalem
    Jerusalem fell for a second time, to Salah al-Din
  • 1189

    Third Crusade

    Third Crusade
    This event started in response to the second fall of Jerusalem
  • 1190

    Frederick Barbarossa Death

    Frederick Barbarossa Death
    He was a part of the third crusade, and was Europe's greates warrior. He accidentally drowned
  • 1192

    End of Third Crusade

    End of Third Crusade
    This came from Frederick dying, and the other two leaders, Richard the lion hearted, and Phillip II quarreling. This crusade was also a failure.
  • 1201

    Fourth Crusade

    Fourth Crusade
    This final crusade was in the capital of Byzantine, Constantinople.
  • 1204

    End of Fourth Crusade

    End of Fourth Crusade
    This crusade was a success, as they were able to overthrow the Byzantine emporer.