Forces led by Count Emicho massacred Jews in the Rhineland during this event, and a polity established after this event was later led by a leprous king named Baldwin.
During this campaign, Albert of Aix reported that one side resorted to cannibalism during the Siege of Ma'arra. Forces led by Count Emicho massacred Jews in the Rhineland during this event, and a polity established after this event was later led by a leprous king named Baldwin. Commanders during this conflict included (*) Raymond of Toulouse and Peter the Hermit. A crowd chanted "God wills it!" at a speech announcing this event, which was called at the Council of Clermont by Urban II. For 10 points, name this conflict, the earliest of a series of European attempts to conquer the Holy Land.
During this campaign, Albert of Aix reported that one side resorted to cannibalism during the Siege of Ma'arra.
First Crusade (prompt on “the Crusades”)