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Crusades / Nicaea
FIRST CRUSADE Crusaders under Godefroi de Bouillon take NICAEA (now Iznik, Turkey) the first major city to fall to them Date: June 1097
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Bouillon Crusade Crusaders Crusades Godefroi Iznik Major Nicaea 1097 Nicea
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This evocative print captures the historic moment when the Crusaders, led by Godefroi de Bouillon, triumphantly entered the ancient city of Nicaea, now known as Iznik, in modern-day Turkey, on June 17, 1097. The First Crusade, a military campaign sanctioned by the Catholic Church to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule, had reached a pivotal point as the Crusaders, having marched for months through Asia Minor, finally laid siege to this major city. The fall of Nicaea marked a significant turning point in the Crusades, as it was the first major city to be taken by the Crusaders and provided them with a strategic base from which to continue their campaign. Godefroi de Bouillon, a French nobleman and one of the leading figures of the First Crusade, is depicted at the forefront of the scene, raising his standard in victory. The Crusaders, a diverse array of European knights and foot soldiers, follow closely behind, their faces etched with determination and relief. In the background, the city walls of Nicaea can be seen, with smoke rising from the battlefield. The print, which is part of a larger series of Crusades-themed illustrations, offers a fascinating glimpse into this pivotal moment in history. The Crusades, which lasted from the late 11th to the late 13th centuries, had a profound impact on Europe and the Mediterranean world, shaping the political, cultural, and religious landscape for centuries to come.
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