Map of the First Three Crusades & the 12th-Century Outremer

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These maps illustrate the trajectory of the early Crusades (1096–1192), a series of military campaigns launched by the medieval Latin Church with the declared goal of reclaiming the Holy Land—centered between the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern bank of the Jordan River—from Muslim control. Spurred by religious zeal, political ambition, and the promise of salvation, these expeditions drew tens of thousands of knights, nobles, and commoners from across Europe.

The First Crusade (1096–1099) culminated in the conquest of Jerusalem and the founding of Latin Christian states in the Levant. These included the County of Edessa, the Principality of Antioch, the County of Tripoli, and the Kingdom of Jerusalem—collectively referred to as Outremer (Old French for "overseas"). Subsequent campaigns, including the Second Crusade (1147–1148) and Third Crusade (1187–1192), attempted to defend or recover these territories, which remained under constant threat from surrounding Muslim powers.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. He believes every image should tell a story and invite interaction, while every map should lead on a journey — blending imagination with e

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Netchev, S. (2022, March 14). Map of the First Three Crusades & the 12th-Century Outremer. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15382/map-of-the-first-three-crusades--the-12th-century/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the First Three Crusades & the 12th-Century Outremer." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Mar 2022, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15382/map-of-the-first-three-crusades--the-12th-century/. Web. 13 Jun 2025.

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