FTP what was this ill-fated and unofficial "crusade" of 1212 so named for the teen status of its leaders?
The common name given this event comprises two separate undertakings, one begun in what's now Germany by Nicholas of Cologne and another in France by Stephen of Cloyes, a shepherd. Stephen was rebuffed when trying to present a letter to Philip II which he claimed was written by Jesus himself, calling for his action, so instead he led his followers, without sanction of the pope or king, to Marseilles, where some expected God to part the Mediterranean for their travel, but instead they were provided boats by Willaim Porcus and Hugh Ferreus, two of which sank, with survivors mostly being sold into servitude. FTP what was this ill-fated and unofficial "crusade" of 1212 so named for the teen status of its leaders?
The common name given this event comprises two separate undertakings, one begun in what's now Germany by Nicholas of Cologne and another in France by Stephen of Cloyes, a shepherd.
{Children’s Crusade}