2.1.1 The Eight Princes and their Changing Priorities

How did the princes’ priorities vary during the first crusade

Some were spiritually motivated to reach Jerusalem, while others sought land, power, or personal glory

What caused early divisions among the crusading leaders

Their differing attitudes toward the Byzantine Emperor and the oath of vassalage

Which princes accepted the oath to Alexius I and seemed committed to reaching Jerusalem

Godfrey of Bouillon and the northern French leaders

Which prince took the oath with no intention of keeping it

Bohemond of Taranto

WHich leader bypassed COnstantinople and sought to create his ownj principality early on

Baldwin of Boulogne

What was Raymond of Toulouse’s attitude toward to oath to Alexius I

He refused the full oath, swearing only to protect the emperor’s life and honour

What key development occurred during the siege of Nicaea

The leaders formed the Council of Princes to coordinate decisions jointly

How did the crusaders demonstrate cooperation in Asia

They coordinated military efforts, such as combining forces at Battle of Dorylaeum

Overall, how did the actions of the individual princes affect the first crusade

Their ambitions caused disunity, but cooperation in key battles enabled the campaign to progress