Events tagged with "council of clermont"

Historical Events tagged with "council of clermont"

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Religion & Philosophy

Election of Pope Urban II

March 12th, 1088 937 years ago

Urban II was elected as the 159th Pope of the Catholic Church in 1088. His papacy is most notable for launching the First Crusade, a pivotal moment that aimed to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control. Born Odo of Lagery, he rose through church ranks to become a prominent ecclesiastical figure. His leadership was characterized by a commitment to religious reform and an emphasis on the papacy's authority. Urban's call to arms at the Council of Clermont in 1095 galvanized thousands to embark on this holy expedition.