The Failure to Consult the Leaders of the Crusader States (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Outremer definition
Outremer definition
Established crusader states in the East
2 leaders who didn't consult Outremer before 2nd Crusade
2 leaders who didn't consult Outremer before 2nd Crusade
Conrad III of Germany & Louis VII of France
When was Edessa destroyed and razed?
When was Edessa destroyed and razed?
By 1146
Months wasted setting new goals after Edessa news?
Months wasted setting new goals after Edessa news?
March-June 1148 (4 months)
2 cities in Prince Raymond's Antioch plan
2 cities in Prince Raymond's Antioch plan
Aleppo and Shaizar
Who was Nur ad-Din?
Who was Nur ad-Din?
Capable military leader, replaced Zengi, ruled Aleppo
Eleanor of Aquitaine's relation to Prince Raymond
Eleanor of Aquitaine's relation to Prince Raymond
His niece (also Louis VII's wife)
Date & location of council that chose final crusade target
Date & location of council that chose final crusade target
24 June 1148, Council of Acre
City chosen as target at Council of Acre
City chosen as target at Council of Acre
Damascus
Why choose Damascus over Ascalon?
Why choose Damascus over Ascalon?
Ascalon not urgent, already surrounded by crusader castles