Why was the third crusade called

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  • Created on: 20-05-19 00:01

situation in the east

crisis of outremer 

cresson, hattin, jerusalem 

collapse of most of outremer 

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papal ambition

assert authority not so much over lords- secure and respected 

not so muhc over church 

over crusading movement 

earlier popes appeals had been ignored 

some franks travelled independantly 

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religious conviction

religious age 

salvation, damnation 

good works 

defeat due to sin 

indulgence appeals 

huge sign up 

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social and economic

personal motivations 

leaders: dynastic ricalry, knights, chivalry 

family ties 

very limited 

none of the kings were staying 

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