start of first crusade ai Flashcards
When did the main armies of the first crusade begin to gather at Constantinople?
From November 1096 onwards
Why was Constantinople a natural gathering point for the Crusaders?
It’s the gateway to the Orient and a place that the Latin Christians went through to go on Crusade
What were Alexius’s concerns about the arrival of the Franks?
Their uncontrollable passion, erratic character, irresolution, and greed
Who was the first Crusader to arrive at Constantinople and take the Oath?
Godfrey
What significant event occurred on May 6, 1097?
The arrival of the Crusaders at Nicaea
What happened on June 1, 1097, during the siege of Nicaea?
The Crusaders attempted to breach the walls but were unsuccessful
When did the Greek army arrive to assist the Latin armies at Nicaea?
Dawn on June 18, 1097
What was decided by the princes regarding their march to Antioch?
They would split into two groups
On what date did Kilij Arslan attack the Crusaders at the Battle of Dorylaeum?
July 1, 1097
What was the outcome of the Battle of Dorylaeum?
Around 4,000 Christians and 3,000 Muslims died; broke Muslim morale
What led to the deaths of many Crusaders and their animals in the summer of 1097?
Dehydration and hunger
Who did Baldwin and Tancred establish good relations with in Cilicia?
The Christians there
What was the significance of Baldwin’s encounter with Thoros?
Established the first Crusader state, the count of Edessa
What city was fortified by a three-mile-long gate?
Antioch
What horrific event occurred during the siege of Antioch?
Genocide of the Greek/Christian population and the hanging of the Greek Patriarch
What did Adhemar le Puy claim about the Crusades?
They had been tainted by sin, which is why God had abandoned them
What did Peter Bartholomew claim to have found?
The Holy Lance
What was the outcome of the Crusaders’ attack on the campers on June 28, 1098?
Crusaders won the Battle of Antioch
What happened to Adhemar of Le Puy on August 1, 1098?
He succumbed to diseases plaguing the Crusaders
Who took over Antioch after Alexius did not show up?
Bohemond
What unethical actions occurred among the Crusaders due to starvation?
Cannibalism and barbarism
What was the fate of Peter Bartholomew?
He died after being crushed by an angry mob or burned from his injuries
When did the Franks set out from Tripoli to Jerusalem?
May 16, 1099
Where did Raymond lead the conquests?
Summaq, south east
