What methods did Pope Urban II use in his speech at the Council of Clermont in 1095 to inflame the listeners and promote the Crusades?
Was the first Crusading Army successful and well-trained?
Do you think these two happenings are related?
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In 1095 Pope Urban II proclaimed the First Crusade with the stated goal of restoring Christian access to holy places in and near Jerusalem. During the crusade, knights, peasants and serfs from many nations of Western Europe travelled over land, and they were successful in the capture. And what two happenings are you talking about?
Pope Urban II inflamed his listeners at the Council of Clermont by emphasizing spiritual motives, evoking emotional tales of Christian persecution, and appealing to the nobility's sense of honor. The first Crusading Army was a mix of well-trained knights and inexperienced peasants but managed significant victories, partly due to Urban's powerful rhetoric. The success of the Crusade was closely tied to the inspiration coming from Urban's speech.
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