Peter the Hermit
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Peter the Hermit, also known as Little Peter, Peter of Amiens, or Peter of Achères, was a Roman Catholic priest of Amiens and a key figure during the military expedition from France to Jerusalem in 10
Peter the Hermit preaching the Crusade to a crowd
1096 Siege of Nish (1337)
Peter the Hermit shows the crusaders the way to Jerusalem, French illumination, c. 1270.
The tomb of Pierre l'Ermite
Battle of Civetot
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The Battle of Civetot was fought between the forces of the People's Crusade and of the Seljuk Turks of Anatolia on 21 October 1096. The battle brought an end to the People's Crusade; some of the survi
Peter the Hermit
…seeking the Emperor's help. In Peter's absence, the pilgrims were ambushed and cut to pieces in detail by the Turks, who were more disciplined, at the Battle of Civetot. Despite Peter's pronunciations of divine protection, the vast majority of the pilgrims were slaughtered by the swords and arrows of the Turks or were…
Medieval illuminated manuscript showing Peter the Hermit's People's Crusade of 1096