The expedition, which aimed to capture Jerusalem and the surrounding Holy Land, advanced through Anatolia and Syria. As a result, Crusader states were established in the region; this development constituted the beginning of long-lasting military and cultural interaction between Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was First Crusade?
- In the year 1096, in the First Crusade organized in response to calls in Europe, various armies set out toward the East.
- When did First Crusade happen?
- 1096 CE