Yorkshire and the Fifth Crusade

Launched in 1217, the Fifth Crusade marked the first time a major crusading expedition targeted the Nile Delta in Egypt. This crusade drew large numbers of participants from across Western Europe as well as members of the Latin States in the East.

By focusing on the participation of individuals connected to Yorkshire, this talk will Launched in 1217, the Fifth Crusade marked the first time a major crusading expedition targeted the Nile Delta in Egypt. This crusade drew large numbers of participants from across Western Europe as well as members of the Latin States in the East. By focusing on the participation of individuals connected to Yorkshire, this talk will explore the contribution of the county to the crusade. It will examine the number of participants, how they were recruited, relationships between participants, and their deeds in the East. . It will examine the number of participants, how they were recruited, relationships between participants, and their deeds in the East.

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