Historical Events tagged with "crusading movement"
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Religion & Philosophy
Massacre of Jews in Worms, Germany
May 18th, 1096 928 years ago
Around 800 Jews were killed in Worms, Germany, by Crusaders who were incited by anti-Jewish sentiment during the First Crusade. This event occurred as the Crusaders, en route to the Holy Land, sought funding and support from local communities. The local Jewish population was viewed as an enemy, leading to violence and persecution.
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