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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1096. This year saw 4 significant events.

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1096 Timeline

  1. 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...

  2. 1st Crusade slaughter Jews of Werelinghofen, Germany

    1st Crusade slaughter Jews of Werelinghofen, Germany

  3. The People's Crusade led by Peter the Hermit arrives at Constantinople with 30,000 followers

    Peter the Hermit (1050 – 8 July 1115 or 1131), also known as Little Peter, Peter of Amiens (French: Pierre d'Amiens) or Peter of Achères (French: Pierre d'Achères), was a Roman Catholic priest of...

  4. Sultan Kilij Arslan of Nicaea defeats the People's Crusade at the Battle of Civetot; only about 3,000 out of 20,000 Crus

    Sultan Kilij Arslan of Nicaea defeats the People's Crusade at the Battle of Civetot; only about 3,000 out of 20,000 Crusaders survive

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What happened in 1096?
In 1096, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Crusaders massacre Jews of Worms, 1st Crusade slaughter Jews of Werelinghofen, Germany, The People's Crusade led by Peter the Hermit arrives at Constantinople with 30,000 followers.

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