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Second Crusade

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The Second Crusade (1147 to 1149) was the second major crusade launched from Europe, called in response to the fall of the County of Edessa in 1144 to the Seljuk forces of Zengi. It was announced by Pope Eugene III and led in the east by the European kings Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany. Crusading efforts succeeded in Iberia, where several territories, including Lisbon, later the capital of the Portuguese Empire, were taken from Muslim rule, but the eastern campaign in the Levant achieved little of lasting value.

Facts
Year
1147 1
Location
Iberia, Near East, Egypt 1
Classification
Event Type
Military Conflict 1
Connections

Associated With

Knights Templar, Organizations

Templars served as escort and advisers to Louis VII's army

In Era

The Post-Classical and Medieval Period, Eras
Source Wikipedia: Second Crusade

Participant

Manuel I Komnenos, Historical Figures
Source Wikipedia: Second Crusade

Preceded By

First Crusade, Events
Additional Source Wikipedia: Second CrusadeLead section (edge: succeeded-by Second Crusade)

Succeeded By

Third Crusade, Events
Additional Source Wikipedia: Third CrusadeBackground section (edge: succeeded-by Third Crusade)
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Same As

Second Crusade

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Participant

Holy Roman Empire

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Kingdom of England

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Kingdom of France

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Kingdom of Portugal

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Kingdom of Sicily

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Took Place In

Africa

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Sources
1. Wikipedia: Second Crusade
Wikipedia
  • Lead section
    The Second Crusade was started in response to the fall of the County of Edessa in 1144 to the Seljuk forces of Zengi
  • Infobox (dates)
    1147-1150
  • Infobox (location)
    Iberia, Near East, Egypt
  • Second Crusade: Event Type
    The Second Crusade (1147-1149) was the second major crusade launched from Europe. The Second Crusade was started in response to the fall of the County of Edessa in 1144 to the Seljuk forces of Zengi.
  • Preceded By: First Crusade, Lead section (edge: succeeded-by Second Crusade)
    The Second Crusade was started in response to the fall of the County of Edessa in 1144 to the Seljuk forces of Zengi.
  • In Era: The Post-Classical and Medieval Period, lead paragraph and infobox, dates
    The Second Crusade (1147-1149) was the second major crusade launched from Europe. The Second Crusade was started in response to the fall of the County
  • Participant: Manuel I Komnenos, Infobox: commander2
    Mesud I Nur al-Din Zengi Mu'in ad-Din Unur 1147: Manuel I Komnenos
  • In Group: Events of the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, 1000 to 1199, Lead
    The Second Crusade (1147-1149) was the second major crusade launched from Europe.
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Wikipedia: Third Crusade
WikipediaSucceeded By: Third Crusade, Background section (edge: succeeded-by Third Crusade)
Quote, Succeeded By: Third Crusade, Background section (edge: succeeded-by Third Crusade)
After the failure of the Second Crusade of 1147-1149, the Zengid dynasty controlled a unified Syria and engaged in a conflict with the Fatimid rulers of Egypt.
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