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Who did Manuel successfully manage to pass through the Byzantine empire during the Second Crusade?

  • Seljuk Turks

  • Western Crusaders

  • Mongol Hordes

  • Norman Armies

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The Western Crusaders successfully passed through the Byzantine Empire during the Second Crusade, led by Manuel I Komnenos, the Byzantine Emperor. Manuel maintained diplomatic relations with the Crusaders, allowing their passage and providing them with supplies. However, the relationship became strained due to disagreements and conflicts, leading to the eventual breakdown of the alliance between the Byzantines and the Crusaders.
Ruling the Byzantine Empire: The Legacy of Manuel I Komnenos

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