October 21, 1096

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Seljuk Turks under Sultan Kilij Arslan I of Nicea slaughter thousands of German crusaders at Civetot, northwestern Anatolia, bringing an end to the People's Crusade under priest Peter the Hermit

Location

Great Seljuq Empire

Rate

Quite important (7)

Sphere

Wars & Terrorism

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Medieval illuminated manuscript showing the final People Crusade after Battle of Civetot

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