CHILDREN'S CRUSADE

WHO

• Stephen of Cloyes led the French Children's Crusade
• Nicholas of Cologne led the German Crusade

WHAT

• Stephen of Cloys led the Crusade but the children turned back because of hunger.
• Nicholas made it to the sea but the children perished of hardships.

Both crusades occurred in 1212.

WHERE

• Stephen of Cloys-France
• Nicholas of Cologne-Germany

The Children's Crusades occurred because Stephen of Cloyes was convinced Jesus Christ spoke to him, telling him to lead a crusade with children.

INTERESTING FACTS

• Children thought this was God's will and they had to obey it.
• Boys from ages 6 to maturity took part in the crusade.