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Preaching and preparing for the Third Crusade: motives of Pope Gregory VIII; Henry II and Richard I of England; Philip II of France; Frederick Barbarossa.
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The Third and Fourth Crusades, 1187–1204 (A-level only)
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Preaching and preparing for the Third Crusade: motives of Pope Gregory VIII; Henry II and Richard I of England; Philip II of France; Frederick Barbarossa
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What was one of the main motives for Pope Gregory VIII to preach the Third Crusade?
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Pope Gregory VIII aimed to reclaim Jerusalem, which had fallen to Saladin in 1187, as a central motive for initiating the Third Crusade.
Key terms
- Crusade: A military expedition undertaken by European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
- Saladin: The Muslim leader who recaptured Jerusalem in 1187, prompting the Third Crusade.
Common trap
Confusing the motives of different leaders: Focus on the specific context and objectives of each leader; Gregory aimed for religious unity and reclaiming Jerusalem, while Richard sought military glory and territorial gains.
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