| − | The real first crusade which consisted mainly of common people. 1096 AD. It was called for by [[Pope Urban II]], at the behest of the [[Byzantine]] Emperor whose lands were being threatened by [[Muslims]]. | + | The real first crusade which consisted mainly of common people. 1096 AD. It was called for by [[Pope Urban II]], at the behest of the [[Byzantine]] Emperor whose lands were being threatened by [[Muslims]]. It is contrasted by the [[Third Crusade]], also called the "King's Crusade." |