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fifth crusade (n)
a Crusade under papal control from 1218 to 1221 that achieved military victories but failed when dissension arose over accepting the terms they had been offered
fifth crusade Sentence Examples
- The Fifth Crusade embarked from Acre in 1218 with the intention of conquering Egypt.
- The leaders of the Fifth Crusade included Andrew II of Hungary, Leopold VI of Austria, and John of Brienne.
- The Fifth Crusade achieved some initial successes, such as the capture of Damietta.
- Despite their early victories, the Crusaders faced setbacks during the Fifth Crusade.
- The Fifth Crusade ended in failure, with Jerusalem remaining under Muslim control.
- The Fifth Crusade was one of the most costly and disastrous military campaigns in the history of the Crusades.
- The Fifth Crusade highlighted the growing divisions between the Western European powers.
- The Fifth Crusade marked the beginning of the end of the Crusader states.
- The Fifth Crusade is often cited as an example of the futility of holy war.
- The Fifth Crusade left a lasting legacy of bitterness and distrust between Christians and Muslims.
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a Crusade under papal control from 1218 to 1221 that achieved military victories but failed when dissension arose over accepting the terms they had been offered
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The Fifth Crusade embarked from Acre in 1218 with the intention of conquering Egypt.
The leaders of the Fifth Crusade included Andrew II of Hungary, Leopold VI of Austria, and John of Brienne.
The Fifth Crusade achieved some initial successes, such as the capture of Damietta.
Despite their early victories, the Crusaders faced setbacks during the Fifth Crusade.
