Pope Urban II:

Remember that you were born of noble blood, and do not degenerate from the valor of your ancestors, but remember their deeds.

— Pope Urban II Medieval

Launched the First Crusade

Speech at the Council of Clermont (as reported by Robert the Monk)

1095

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