Bernard of Clairvaux (A.D. 1090–1153) reformed Medieval monasticism, forming the Cistercian Order. He was critical in establishing Innocent II as popeThe Roman Catholic bishop of Rome who is regarded as the successor of the chief apostle, Peter, and as the Vicar of Christ is the holder of the Aposto... more, overcoming a schism that had formed in the church. Bernard later advocated for the Second Crusade(A.D. 1145) French and German armies respond to the call by various preachers for a crusade because of some Muslim military success in the Middle East... more and bore the brunt of the responsibility when it failed.
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