Oh, race of Franks, race from across the mountains, race chosen and beloved by God as shines forth in very many of your works... We wish you to know what a grievous cause has led us to your country, what peril threatening you and all the faithful has brought us.
— Pope Urban II Medieval

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Opening of his speech at Clermont, appealing to the Franks' religious and martial identity. (Robert the Monk's account)

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1095

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Controversial

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