Reasons for the Crusades, 1095–1192 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Antipope definition
Antipope definition
Person claiming to be pope opposing legitimate pope
Year Urban II elected pope
Year Urban II elected pope
1088
Date First Crusade proclaimed
Date First Crusade proclaimed
27 November 1095
Where First Crusade proclaimed
Where First Crusade proclaimed
Council of Clermont
Number of First Crusade participants from France & Italy
Number of First Crusade participants from France & Italy
Approximately 60,000 people
Byzantine Emperor who appealed for help in 1095
Byzantine Emperor who appealed for help in 1095
Alexius Comnenus I
Year Second Crusade launched
Year Second Crusade launched
1147
Year Third Crusade launched
Year Third Crusade launched
1189
Main religious motivation for crusaders
Main religious motivation for crusaders
Earning eternal salvation in Heaven
Political motivation for popes launching crusades
Political motivation for popes launching crusades
Extending papal power and authority