Events from 1147

Second Crusade launched by St. Bernard's preaching - will end in complete disaster

Wendish Crusade begins - Germans crusade against Slavic pagans, forced conversions

Young Henry of Anjou visits England - 14-year-old future Henry II makes first attempt, Stephen chivalrously pays for his return

Louis VII departs on Second Crusade - leaves France from Saint-Denis, Suger as regent, disastrous expedition

Jaufre Rudel creates 'amor de lonh' (distant love) - falls in love with Countess of Tripoli without meeting her, dies in her arms on crusade

Death of Robert of Gloucester - Matilda's half-brother and chief supporter dies, she returns to Normandy