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Planning of the Fourth Crusade

Type Event Region Europe Time 1199

In 1199, at the call of Innocent III's bull, nobles from France, Flanders and crusade leaders began planning the Fourth Crusade, meeting in Champagne…

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  1. 1199Champagne · ChampagneIn 1199, nobles including Baldwin IX, Count of Flanders, assembled in Champagne to discuss crusade organization, vows and expedition objectives, forming the core leadership of the Fourth Crusade.
  2. 1199Venice · VenetoBetween 1199 and 1200, crusade envoys negotiated fleet transport and supply agreements with the Republic of Venice, fixing troop numbers and costs in preparation for the eventual departure from Venice.

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