Bohemian Crusade (1340)
Bohemian Crusade of 1340 was military expedition against Waldensians (and Cathars) in Bohemia. The crusade was announced by pope Benedict XII through the papal bull at the request of the local lord Oldřich of Hradec, who also took command of the crusade personally. The expedition was unsuccessful, damaged the local economy and the reputation of the Kingdom of Bohemia, which later affected the crusades against the Hussites.
| Crusade against Waldensians in Bohemia | |||||||
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| Part of the Crusades | |||||||
 St. George fighting a dragon, Jindřichův Hradec, made according to Oldřich III | |||||||
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Crusade
| Waldensians of the Lordship of Jindřichův Hradec | ||||||
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| Oldřich III of Hradec | Unknown | ||||||
In the Holy Land (1095–1291)
After 1291 Northern Crusades (1147–1410)
Against Christians
Against Ottomans Reconquista (718–1492)
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See also
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