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Crusaders massacre Jews of Worms

The Worms massacre was the murder of at least 800 to 1,000 Jews from Worms, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany), during the events of the First Crusade (More precisely by the People's Crusade) under...

The Worms massacre was the murder of at least 800 to 1,000 Jews from Worms, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany), during the events of the First Crusade (More precisely by the People's Crusade) under Count Emicho in May, 18-25 1096. This massacre is a part of series of mass murders of Jews that happen in the Rhineland Jewish communities that known as The Rhineland massacres or Gzerot Tatnó.

The massacre at Worms was one of a number of attacks against Jewish communities perpetrated during the First Crusade (1096–1099). Followers of Count Emicho arrived at Worms on 18 May 1096. Soon after his arrival, a rumor spread that the Jews had boiled a Christian alive, and used his corpse to contaminate water to poison the town's wells.

Historical Significance

The Worms massacre was the murder of at least 800 to 1,000 Jews from Worms, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany), during the events of the First Crusade (More precisely by the People's Crusade) under Count Emicho in May, 18-25 1096.

Events Before

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  2. Foundation stone for the new Norman Durham cathedral laid by Bishop William of St. Calais in England

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  3. Anselmo d'Aosta, Italian Benedictine monk seated as Anselm of Canterbury, Archbisop of Canterbury

    Anselmo d'Aosta, Italian Benedictine monk seated as Anselm of Canterbury, Archbisop of Canterbury

  4. Pope Urban II preaches to the West to wrest control of the Holy Land from the Seljuk Turks at the Council of Clermont, t

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  5. Council of Rockingham: King of England William II clashes with Archbishop of Canterbury Anselm over papal allegiance, le

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Events After

  1. The first Crusaders arrive in Antioch, Ancient Syria, during the First Crusade

    The first Crusaders arrive in Antioch, Ancient Syria, during the First Crusade

  2. 1st Crusaders defeat Sultan Kilidj Arslan of Nicea

    1st Crusaders defeat Sultan Kilidj Arslan of Nicea

  3. Crusaders defeat Prince Ridwan of Aleppo at Antioch

    Crusaders defeat Prince Ridwan of Aleppo at Antioch

  4. Crusaders seize Antioch after a five-month siege during the First Crusade

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  5. Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul

    Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on May 18, 1096?
The Worms massacre was the murder of at least 800 to 1,000 Jews from Worms, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany), during the events of the First Crusade (More precisely by the People's Crusade) under Count Emicho in May, 18-25 1096. This massacre is a part of series of mass murders of Jews that happen in the Rhineland Jewish communities that known as The Rhineland massacres or Gzerot Tatnó. The massacre at Worms was one of a number of attacks against Jewish communities perpetrated during the First Crusade (1096–1099).
Why is Crusaders massacre Jews of Worms significant?
The Worms massacre was the murder of at least 800 to 1,000 Jews from Worms, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany), during the events of the First Crusade (More precisely by the People's Crusade) under Count Emicho in May, 18-25 1096.

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