Tells the story of Pope Urban and his speech at the Council Of Clermont.
Date Submitted: 06/13/2004 16:31:37
Category: / History / European History
Length: 4 pages (1026 words)
Category: / History / European History
Length: 4 pages (1026 words)
The Council of Clermont
For many years the point has been argued by historians as to whom to give credit for initiating The First Crusade. Some individuals might say that Peter the Hermit is responsible. However, historians agree that Pope Urban II's speech at the Council of Clermont initiated the First Crusade and influenced the people and events in the battles.
In August of the year 1095 Pope Urban arrived in France to help reform the …
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