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1096

1096 in world history: 5 events and 2 births. 468 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 21 October

    Seljuk Turks destroy the People's Crusade at Civetot

    The undisciplined People's Crusade, inspired by Peter the Hermit, was ambushed and annihilated by Seljuk forces near Civetot in Anatolia. On its way east, the movement had massacred Jewish communities in the Rhineland.

    Crusade

  2. Battle

    Battle of Alcoraz

    The Battle of Alcoraz was fought in November 1096 near Huesca, where Peter I of Aragon and Navarre defeated the army of the taifa of Zaragoza, which had Castilian support.

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