Medieval era · 1202 – 1204
Fourth Crusade
The Fourth Crusade (1202–1204) was a Latin Christian armed expedition called by Pope Innocent III. The stated intent of the expedition was to recapture the Muslim-controlled city of Jerusalem, by first defeating the powerful Egyptian Ayyubid Sultanate.
- When
- 1202 – 1204
- Where
- Balkans
- Era
- Medieval
Topics
Before and after
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