History

How many children did the Children's Crusade of 1212 reportedly send out?

About 30,000

Background

In the year 1212, around 30,000 young people from France and Germany set off toward Jerusalem. They wanted to free the Holy Land without weapons. Most never reached their goal. Many died on the way or were sold as slaves. The story is both sad and strange.

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