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1 day ago · This was a mark of the crusader's spirituality. Anyone could become a crusader, irrespective of gender, wealth, or social standing. This was known as an imitatio Christi, an "imitation of Christ", a sacrifice motivated by charity for fellow Christians. Those who died campaigning were martyrs. 13th century
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