(6H. 10-2) The Crusades

  • Jan 1, 1071

    Seljuk Turks take over Jerusalem

  • Jan 1, 1096

    First Crusade Begins

  • Jan 1, 1099

    Christians took Nicaea, Antioch, and Jerusalem

  • Jan 1, 1144

    Muslim Turks recaptured the Crusader State of Edessa

  • Period: Jan 1, 1147 to Jan 1, 1149

    Second Crusade

  • Jan 1, 1187

    Saladin gathered a large force to attack Crusader States

    He was successful and recaptured Jerusalem
  • Period: Jan 1, 1189 to Jan 1, 1192

    Third Crusade

  • Jan 1, 1192

    Saladin and Richard agree to a truce

    Muslims would retain control of Jeruslame but Christians would be allowed to visit
  • Period: Jan 1, 1202 to Jan 1, 1204

    Fourth Crusade

  • Jan 1, 1270

    Muslims had driven the Crusaders out of Palestine and the wars ended

  • Jan 1, 1290

    Jews were expelled from England

  • Jan 1, 1306

    Jews were expelled from France

  • Jan 1, 1394

    Jews were expelled from France again

  • Apr 1, 1492

    Ferdinand and Isabella completed the Reconquista by forcing out the last Muslim rulers and their followers as well as many Jews