When did Urban II become pope?
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Pope Urban II ascended to the papal throne in 1088, succeeding Pope Gregory VII. His papacy was marked by significant events such as the launch of the First Crusade, aimed at recapturing the Holy Land from Muslim control. Urban's passionate call to arms during the Council of Clermont in 1095 resonated throughout Europe, igniting religious zeal and motivating countless knights and commoners to embark on this pivotal expedition.
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