A people, a truly alien people, utterly estranged from God, has invaded the lands of the Christians and has depopulated them by sword, plunder, and fire.
Launched the First Crusade
A people, a truly alien people, utterly estranged from God, has invaded the lands of the Christians and has depopulated them by sword, plunder, and fire.
Launched the First Crusade
Speech at the Council of Clermont, as recorded by Fulcher of Chartres
1095
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