Leaders of Outremer, c.1100-1131 Flashcards
Baldwin I: What significant action did Baldwin I of Edessa take in 1097?
Baldwin I of Edessa married Arda, an Armenian princess, to gain local support.
Baldwin I: How did Baldwin I address the population issue in Jerusalem after 1099?
Baldwin I invited Syrian Christians to live in Jerusalem to replenish the population.
Baldwin I: What military achievements did Baldwin I accomplish in 1101?
Baldwin I captured Arsuf and Caesarea with the support of a Genoese fleet.
Baldwin I: What was the outcome of the First Battle of Ramlah in September 1101?
Baldwin I defeated the Fatimids at the First Battle of Ramlah.
Baldwin I: What city did Baldwin I capture in 1104?
Baldwin I captured the city of Acre with the aid of another Genoese fleet.
Baldwin I: What was Baldwin I’s achievement in 1105?
Baldwin I defeated the Fatimids at the Third Battle of Ramlah and built the castle of Toron.
Baldwin I: What role did Baldwin I play in the council outside Tripoli in 1109?
Baldwin I acted as arbitrator of a council of the greatest barons, forcing Tancred to give up his claim to the city.
Baldwin I: What cities did Baldwin I add to the Kingdom of Jerusalem in 1110?
Baldwin I added Beirut and captured Sidon with the aid of both the Venetians and the king of Norway.
Baldwin I: What assistance did Baldwin I provide in 1111?
Baldwin I assisted Tancred in besieging Shaizar.
Baldwin I: What was Baldwin I’s involvement with Edessa during a siege?
Baldwin I supported Edessa when it was under siege by Mawdud of Mosul.
Baldwin I: What did Baldwin I build in Oultrejordain in 1115?
Baldwin I built a castle at Montreal.
Baldwin I: What castle did Baldwin I construct near Tyre in 1117?
Baldwin I built the castle of Scandalion near Tyre.
Baldwin I: What was Baldwin I’s defeat in May 1102?
Baldwin I was defeated by Fatimids at the Second Battle of Ramlah.
Baldwin I: What setback did Baldwin I face in 1103?
Baldwin I failed to capture Acre in 1103.
Baldwin I: What was the outcome of Baldwin I’s siege of Tyre in 1112?
Baldwin I besieged Tyre with no success.
Baldwin I: What happened to Baldwin I’s army in 1113?
A Frankish army led by Baldwin I was defeated at the battle of Al-Sannabra.
Baldwin I: What controversy surrounded Baldwin I’s marriage decisions?
Baldwin I forced his wife Arda into a convent and sought a new marriage with Adelaide, leading to accusations of bigamy.
Baldwin I: What was the outcome of Baldwin I’s reign regarding succession?
Baldwin I died without a clear succession.
Baldwin II: What significant action did Baldwin II take in 1101?
Baldwin II married Morphia, daughter of the powerful Armenian prince, Gabriel of Melitene.
Baldwin II: What military success did Baldwin II achieve in 1118?
Baldwin II forced an invading Seljuk Turk army to back down without a battle.
Baldwin II: How did Baldwin II respond to Antioch’s needs in 1119?
Baldwin II helped Antioch recover and drove out the Seljuk Turks.
Baldwin II: What legal system did Baldwin II establish after the 1120 Council of Nablus?
Baldwin II established the legal system of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Baldwin II: Who did Baldwin II name as his heir in 1129?
Baldwin II named his eldest daughter Melisende as his heir.
Baldwin II: What military achievement did Baldwin II’s forces accomplish in 1124?
Baldwin II’s forces captured Tyre with the aid of the Venetians.
Baldwin II: What happened to Baldwin II at Harran in 1104?
Baldwin II was captured at Harran.
Baldwin II: What was Baldwin II’s fate in 1123?
Baldwin II was taken captive while attempting to help Joscelin I of Edessa.
Tancred (as regent): What cities did Tancred capture from the Byzantine Empire?
Tancred captured Tarsus, Adana, Mamistra, and Latakia.
Tancred (as regent): What major victory did Tancred achieve in 1105?
Tancred defeated the Turks at Artah.
Tancred (as regent): What setback did Tancred face in 1104?
Tancred was defeated at the battle of Harran but avoided capture.
Roger of Salerno (as regent): What was Roger of Salerno’s achievement in 1113?
Roger of Salerno defeated a Seljuk attack.
Roger of Salerno (as regent): What was Roger of Salerno’s fate in 1119?
Roger of Salerno was defeated and killed at the Battle of the Field of Blood.
Bohemond II: What significant action did Bohemond II take in 1126?
Bohemond II married Alice, second daughter of Baldwin II.
Raymond of Tripoli: What was Raymond I of Tripoli’s achievement in 1102?
Raymond I of Tripoli captured Tortosa.
Raymond of Tripoli: What castle did Raymond I build in 1103?
Raymond built a castle called ‘Mount Pilgrim’ adjacent to Tripoli.
Bertrand (Count of Tripoli): What was Bertrand’s role after the capture of Tripoli in 1109?
Bertrand took control of Tripoli and ruled until his death in 1112.
Pons (Count of Tripoli): What was Pons’ significant action in 1112?
Pons married Cecile of France to maintain connections with the Latin West.
Joscelin I (Count of Edessa): What was Joscelin I’s marriage connection to Armenia?
Joscelin married Beatrice, daughter of Constantine I of Armenia.
