Which council did Urban II convene that led to the Crusades?
Council of Nicaea
Council of Constance
Council of Clermont
Council of Lyons
Answer
The Council of Clermont, held in 1095 by Pope Urban II, marked a pivotal moment in medieval history, igniting the spark that led to the Crusades. This influential ecclesiastical gathering in Clermont, France, witnessed Urban's passionate call for a Christian military expedition to recapture the Holy Land from Muslim control.
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