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Gottfried von Bouillon
1060 – 1100
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryGodfrey of Bouillon was a preeminent leader of the First Crusade, and the first ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from 1099 to 1100. Although initially reluctant to take the title of king, he agreed to rule as prince (princeps) under the title Advocatus Sancti Sepulchri, or Advocate of the Holy Sepulchre.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 1059
Boulogne-sur-Mer
Date of death
July 18, 1100
Jerusalem
Citizenship
Kingdom of Jerusalem · Holy Roman Empire
Occupations & fields
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- Field and occupation
- dolnolotrinský vojvoda, jeden z vodcov prvej krížovej výpravy (okolo 1060 – 1100)
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