The collapse of a Crusader state in this way caused a great stir in Europe and became one of the principal factors leading to the organization of the Second Crusade.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Fall of the County of Edessa?
- In 1144, the center of the County of Edessa (Urfa), one of the first Crusader states established as a result of the Crusades, was captured by the forces of Imad al-Din Zengi, the atabeg of Mosul.
- When did Fall of the County of Edessa happen?
- 1144 CE