People's Crusade (Sect) AKA Peasants' Crusade
People's Crusade
1096 AD - 1096 AD
AKA Peasants' Crusade
The People's Crusade was the first, largest, and best documented of the popular crusades. It lasted roughly six months from April to October 1096, and is categorized either as a prelude to the First Crusade, or, as a distinct part of the First Crusade to be distinguished from the "Princes' Crusade" which was much better organized, better armed, and better funded.
The popular crusades were several movements "animated by crusading enthusiasm" but unsanctioned by the Church. They contrast with the "official crusades" authorised by the Papacy.
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