Course of the crusade Flashcards
What were the names of the 2 Byzantine generals that assisted the crusaders at the Siege of Nicea?
Tacticus and Manuel Boutoumites
In the journey across Anatolia, whose armies were at the front and whose at the rear?
In the front was Bohemond and Robert of Normandy and in the rear the armies of Godfrey, Robert of Flanders and Hugh of France
Whose army attacked at Dorylaeum?
Kilij Arslan
What was the message sent around the camp to improve morale before the battle of Dorylaeum?
‘stand fast together, trusting in Christ and the victory of the Holy Cross. Today may we all gain much booty’
On what date did the siege of Antioch begin?
20th October 1097
What did Adhemar encourage during the siege of Antioch?
A return to righteousness and purification. This involved praying, fasting and the driving of all women from the crusader camp
Who established a secret line of communication with Firuz, an Armenian Christian, which allowed him to infiltrate Antioch?
Bohemond
Who was leading the Turkish relief force at Antioch?
Kerbogha
Who found the Holy Lance and when?
Peter Bartholomew on 10th June 1098
Who continued on as ruler of Antioch after the siege?
Bohemond
Who was the first to lead 7000 men to Jerusalem?
Raymond of Toulouse
When did the crusaders arrive at Jerusalem?
7th June 1099
Who took control of Jerusalem?
Godfrey
