Pope Urban II Timeline of Events

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Pope Urban II

Pope Urban II , born Otho de Lagery , was Pope from 12 March 1088 until his death on July 29 1099...

Timeline of Events

1095

11.19.1095

The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land, begins.

11.27.1095

Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont.

11.28.1095

On the last day of the Council of Clermont, Pope Urban II appoints Bishop Adhemar of Le Puy and Count Raymond IV of Toulouse to lead the First Crusade to the Holy Land.