The Children's Crusade set out for the Holy Land in 1212. It never arrived.
Two bands of young European Christians had their eyes on Jerusalem but failed to reach it. Historians are still seeking their full story.
Gustave Doré’s 1877 engraving reflects a popular romanticized view of the 1212 Children’s Crusade, while historians continue to investigate the true details.
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ByEnrique Meseguer
Published May 28, 2020
• 12 min read
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