Events That Happened in Mar 1095
Mar 1095
The Crusades had deeply-rooted causes in the social and political situation in 11th centruy Europe. However, the event which actually triggered the First Crusade was a request for assistance from Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos. Alexios was worried about the advances of the Seljuks, who had reached as far west as Nicaea, not far from Constantinople. In March of 1095, Alexios sent envoys to the Council of Piacenza to ask Pope Urban II for ...
Mar 1095 Events
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The Council Of Piacenza Asks Pope Urban II For Aid Against The Turks
The Crusades had deeply-rooted causes in the social and political situation in 11th centruy Europe. However, the event which actually triggered the First Crusade was a request for assista...
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