2ndcrusade

Second Crusade



This crusade started in Europe. It was announced to be started by Pope Eugene III. This crusade was led by European kings. They were Louis VII of France. and Conrad III of Germany. The European armies went across Europe and after they crossed Byzantine they were defeated. They Seljuk Turks defeated both armies. The European army's leaders took the remaining people in the army to Jerusalem. They attacked Damascus. The crusade failed for the crusaders and the muslims were victorious. This all leads to Jerusalems downfall and the 3rd Crusade. The only good thing that happened from the crusades is that Flemish, Frisian, Norman, English, Scottish and German crusaders all came together. This was in 1147. Also, the army stopped to help the Portuguese in the capture of Lisbon.