Medieval history: In which year did the First Crusade's crusaders capture Jerusalem? This asks for the successful capture year at the end of the First Crusade. Choose the correct year.

What is being asked?
The year Jerusalem fell to the First Crusade.

Given data

• Event: Capture of Jerusalem by crusaders

Concept/Approach
Recall the First Crusade timeline (1096–1099 CE).

Reasoning
Jerusalem was captured by crusader forces on 15 July 1099 CE.

Common pitfalls
Choosing 1187 CE (that is when Saladin retook Jerusalem) or 1147 CE (Second Crusade).

Final Answer
1099 CE