2.1.4 The Emergence of Godfrey of Bouillon as leader and the Capture of Jerusalem 1099

Why did Raymond of Toulouse delay the march to Jerusalem in early 1099

He besieged the city of Argah to try and establish his own country near Tripoli, not to aid in capturing Jerusalem

What caused Tancred to abandon Raymond of Toulouse

Tancred was convinced Raymond had lost commitment to the crusade due to his attempts in Argah

Who did Tancred and Robert of Normandy ultimately support in place of Raymond

Godfrey of Bouillon

What strategic change helped the crusaders succeed in breaching Jeruslaem’s walls

Godfrey switched attacks from the western to the northern then to the eastern wall, where a siege tower helped them break through

How long did the siege of Jerusalem last in 1099

5 weeks

What brutal acts occurred after the crusaders captured Jerusalem

Many Muslims and Jews were massacred, including 300 Muslims killed despite Tancred’s protection, and Jews burned in a synagogue

What external threat appeared shortly after Jerusalem’s capture

A large Muslim counter-attack force from Egpyt camped outside Ascalon

How did the crusaders defeat the Egyptian force at Ascalon

They launched a surprise attack, lead by Godfrey

What leadership dispute followed the victory in Jerusalem

Raymond refused to accept Godfrey’s election as ruler and held onto the Tower of David until betrayed by a follower