Pope Urban II — "Oh, race of Franks, race from across the mountains, race chosen and beloved by G…"

Oh, race of Franks, race from across the mountains, race chosen and beloved by God as shines forth in very many of your works... We wish you to know what a grievous cause has led us to your country, what peril threatening you and all the faithful has brought us.
Pope Urban II — Pope Urban II Medieval · Launched the First Crusade

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Opening of his speech at Clermont, appealing to the Franks' religious and martial identity. (Robert the Monk's account)

Date: 1095

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