Raymond of Saint-Gilles, count of Toulouse M XI / E XII
Raimundus, Ἰσαγγέλης (Riley-Smith p. 219) (Raymond 61)
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Death
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Died in the castle of Mt Pilgrim, which he had built outside Tripoli
Date: 28 February 1105 Anno ... millesimus centesimus quintus . William of Tyre bk. 11, 2.1-8
He died and was buried in his new castle, the "Mount of the Pilgrims"
Albert of Aachen IX.32
He died in his stronghold outside Tripoli (Mt Pilgrim), to be succeeded by his nephew,
William Jordan 4001
Date: February 28, 1105 Anno Domini MoCoVo ... II. Kal. Martii Fulcher of Chartres 2.30.1
He died of a severe illness outisde Tripoli, bequeathing his castles to
William Jordan 4001
Anna Komnene 347.13-348.16
Description
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An eminent and distinguished man
vir ... magnificus et illustris. William of Tyre bk. 3, 19(18).1
Distinguished among the crusaders because he had great power in his own land, but after taking up the cross refused to return home after the capture of Jerusalem, continuing to fight for the Lord till the end of his life
vir illustris et prepotens et amplissimum habens patrimonium ... ceteri enim principes ... urbe sancta restituta libertati quasi votorum potiti consummatione reversi sunt ad propria, hic autem semel assumptam crucem veritus est deponere. William of Tyre bk. 11, 2.12-30
As one of the main commanders of the crusader army, he held the city of Antioch during the attack against
Kerbogha 4001
Fulcher of Chartres 1.21.1, 1.22.1
He was very wealthy, powerful and wise, and with large forces; he was frugal (like all his family), and not generous; he cultivated justice and avanged injustice, was a lamb to the timid and a lion to the arrogant
virum ad timidos agnum, ad tumidos leonem. Ralph of Caen 15
An exceptional, magnificent man and a true worshipper of God
vir egregius, magnificus et verus dei cultor. William of Tyre bk. 10, 26(27).3-4
He was said to be a spirited man with a good memory for injustice and sure of his opinions
Dicebatur ... vir esse animosus et iniuriam perpetuo memor quique in suo sensu plurimum habundaret. William of Tyre bk. 2, 20.34-36
Of fond memory ... a religious, god-fearing man, a man worthy of commendation in all respects, whose wonderful actions and life of distinguished virtues require a special treatise ... a true confessor of Christ
bone memorie ... vir religiosus et timens deum, vir per omnia commendabilis, cuius actus admirabiles et vita virtutibus insignis speciales desiderant tractatus ... vetrus Christi confessor. William of Tyre bk. 11, 2.1-8
Always insatiable in his desire for acquisition
semper insaciatus desiderio adquirendi. Albert of Aachen V.2
notorious among the leaders of the gentiles for his deeds and power ... always insatiable for gold and silver
factis et potentia apud primores gentilium diffamato ... semper auro et argento insaturatus. Albert of Aachen V.33
He was specially dear to
Alexios 1
because of his great intelligence, his unblemished record, his pure life, his unflinching respect for the truth: in all these he was totally unlike his fellow Latins
... τοσοῦτον γὰρ ἁπάντων τῶν Λατίνων ἐν πᾶσι διέφερεν ὅσον ἀστέρων ἥλιος. Anna Komnene 320.23-27
In summer and most of winter he had lain languid and all but useless, the only leader not to do his best for the army, showing no kindness or generosity strange, as he was said to be the richest and most powerful
eratque id in eo notabilius, eo quod omnibus aliis amplius posse et habere plura diceretur. William of Tyre bk. 5, 7.40-47
Having a sense of responsibility for the care of the whole host
totius multitudinis debitam gerens sollicitudinem. William of Tyre bk. 2, 17.37-38
He was a kind man, approachable and merciful
vir benignus erat, affabilis et misericors. William of Tyre bk. 2, 17.61
He was a careful and distinguished man, and brought larger forces with him
vir prudens et magnificus esset et maiores secum traheret copias. William of Tyre bk. 2, 18.2-3
He had become (for
Alexios 1
) his first councillor and aide in every decision and decree, before all those who went up to Jerusalem
primus et collateralis illi in omni consilio et decreto factus ante omnes qui Ierosolimam ascenderunt. Albert of Aachen VIII.5
Dignity/Office
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Count of Provence
comes Provincialium. Fulcher of Chartres 6.1.6
Count of Saint-Gilles
comitis Sancti Egidii. Albert of Aachen II.20
comitem Sancti Egidii. Gregory VII, in Caspar I, 46 (70.18)
Count of Toulouse and St Gilles
comes Tolosanus et Sancti Egidii. William of Tyre bk. 1, 17.8-9
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Kinship
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brother of
Hugh 4003
frater. William of Tyre bk. 10, 18(19).17
father of
Alphonse 4001
(filius). William of Tyre bk. 10, 26(27).15-18
(filius). William of Tyre bk. 16, 28.13
father of
Bertrand 4001
(filius). William of Tyre bk. 11, 9.2, bk. 21, 5.20
(filius). Albert of Aachen XI.3
πατήρ. Anna Komnene 434.12
husband of
Anonyma 4007
(uxore). William of Tyre bk. 9, 13.33
(uxore). Fulcher of Chartres 1.32.1
uncle of
William Jordan 4001
(nepos). William of Tyre bk. 11, 2.8, bk. 21, 5.21
(ἀνεψιόν). Anna Komnene 347.14
auunculo. Albert of Aachen IX.50
(nepos). Fulcher of Chartres 2.38.1
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Location
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'Arqa (Syria)
began siege of 'Arqa (Syria) Archis. William of Tyre bk. 7, 13.37-14.9
pretended there was an emergency at 'Arqa (Syria) Archas. Albert of Aachen V.33
unsuccessfully besieged 'Arqa Archas. Fulcher of Chartres 1.25.6-9
was forced by his men to abandon the siege of 'Arqa (Syria) Archas. Albert of Aachen V.37
al-Tuban (near Rafaniyya)
he failed to capture al-Tuban [Arabic]. Ibn al-Athir X 344 (Richards I 60)
Albara (Syria)
besieged and captured Albara (Syria) Albaram. William of Tyre bk. 7, 8.4-7
Antioch (on the Orontes)
contested
Bohemond 61
's rule over Antioch Antiochiam. Albert of Aachen V.2
Antioch: Gate of the Bridge
to stand out against
Bohemond 61
kept a garrison at the Gate of the Bridge portam ponti conterminam. William of Tyre bk. 6, 23.44-47
volunteered to garrison the fort outside the Gate of the Bridge castrum circa pontis initium. William of Tyre bk. 5, 7.30-38
Antioch: Gate of the Dog
struggled to stop sorties from the Gate of the Dog Porta Canis. William of Tyre bk. 4, 15.1-47
Aquileia
marched with his army near Aquileia Aquileiam. William of Tyre bk. 2, 17.15
Arsuf
failed to capture the city of Arsuf Assur. Albert of Aachen VI.51
Baniyas (Valania, near Laodikeia)
was told by
Alexios 1
to negotiate with
Eumathios 102
over Baniyas (Valania, near Laodikeia) Βαλανέως. Anna Komnene 343.85
Chastel-Rouge (Syria)
was called to fruitless assembly of leaders at Chastel-Rouge (Syria) Rugiam. William of Tyre bk. 7, 11.22-27
Chorasan
feared that powerful opposition to his expansionist plans would come from Chorasan Χοροσάν. Anna Komnene 345.23
Constantinople
after First Crusade, spent some time with great honour at Constantinople Constantinopolim. William of Tyre bk. 9, 13.32-38
after the Crusade, left
Anonyma 4007
at Laodikeia and went to Constantinople Fulcher of Chartres 1.32.1
refused cooperation with
Alexios 1
in Constantinople Constantinopolim. William of Tyre bk. 2, 19.4-12
Dalmatia
marched with his army through Dalmatia Dalmatiam. William of Tyre bk. 2, 17.15-26
planned to journey with his forces via Dalmatia Dalmatiam. William of Tyre bk. 1, 17.47-48
Dyrrachion
after 40 days in Dalmatia reached Dyrrachion Durachium. William of Tyre bk. 2, 17.66-67
Epiros
from Dyrrachion to Pelagonia crossed whole of Epiros universa Epirotarum regione. William of Tyre bk. 2, 18.20-23
Friuli
marched with his army through Friuli Forum Iulii. William of Tyre bk. 2, 17.14-15
Gangra
guiding the crusaders of 1101, failed to take Gangra Gangara. Albert of Aachen VIII.8
Hama (Syria)
passing on march south, found a good market at Hama (Syria) Hamam. William of Tyre bk. 7, 7.12.44
Hisn al-Akrad (near Homs)
he attacked and besieged Hisn al-Akrad [Arabic]. Ibn al-Athir X 345 (Richards I 61)
Homs (Emesa, Hims, Camela)
he appeared outside Homs, the morning after the assassination of
Janah 101
[Arabic]. Ibn al-Athir X 345 (Richards I 61)
passing on march south, found a good market at Homs (Emesa, Hims, Camela) Emissam. William of Tyre bk. 7, 7.12.44
Istria
marched with his army into Dalmatia via Istria Istriam. William of Tyre bk. 2, 17.15-16
Jabala
was bribed to divert the crusaders from Jabala Gibel. Albert of Aachen V.34-35
Jerusalem
camped in last position in siege of Jerusalem Ierosolimam. William of Tyre bk. 8, 5.23-41
Jerusalem: Gate of Saint Stephen
to allow common crusaders into city opened Gate of Saint Stephen portam septentrionalem, que hodie dicitur Sancti Stephani. William of Tyre bk. 8, 18.43-45
Jerusalem: Sion, mountain and church
attacked Jerusalem from Mt Sion supra montem Syon. Albert of Aachen VI.12
attacked Jerusalem from the side of Mt Sion in monte Sion. Fulcher of Chartres 1.27.7
moved some of his camp near the church on mount Sion ecclesiam que dicitur Syon. William of Tyre bk. 8, 5.34-39
Jerusalem: Tower of David
allowed the surrender and withdrawal of Muslims from the Tower of David arcem Daviticam. Fulcher of Chartres 1.30.3
ransomed prisoners he captured in the Tower of David turrim David. Albert of Aachen VI.28
received from enemy leaders submission of the Tower of David arcem David. William of Tyre bk. 8, 24.36-43
Jubayl (Byblos)
with Italian maritime help, captured Jubayl (Byblos) Gibeloth. Albert of Aachen IX.26
with the help of new arrivals, he captured Jubayl [Arabic]. Ibn al-Athir X 372 (Richards I 78)
Kastamon (Paphlagonia)
lost troops to the Turks at Kastamon Constamnes. Albert of Aachen VIII.12
Laodikeia (Syria)
After the Crusade, went to Constantinople via Laodikeia, leaving
Anonyma 4007
there Laodiciam. Fulcher of Chartres 1.32.1
after the First Crusade, went to Constantinople via Laodikeia (Syria) Laodiciam. William of Tyre bk. 9, 13.32-35
flew his own standard over Laodikeia (Syria) Laodiciam. Albert of Aachen VI.59
returned (?) to Alexios I the city of Laodikeia (Syria) Laodociam. Albert of Aachen VI.55
Lombardy
marched with his army across Lombardy Lombardia. William of Tyre bk. 2, 17.14
Ma'arrat al-Nu'man (Syria)
attacked and eventually captured Ma'arrat al-Nu'man (Syria) Marram. William of Tyre bk. 7, 9.1-59
on leaving for south, burned and totally destroyed Ma'arrat al-Nu'man (Syria) Marram. William of Tyre bk. 7, 12.27
Macedonia
passed through Macedonia Macedoniam. William of Tyre bk. 2, 18.34
Maraqiyya
was told by
Alexios 1
to negotiate with
Eumathios 102
over Maraqiyya Μαρακέως. Anna Komnene 343.85
Marmara
reached Rodesto on the Marmara Ellespontum. William of Tyre bk. 2, 18.35-36
Nicaea
arrived at the last minute for the battle near Nicaea Nicee. Albert of Aachen II.26-27
with crusade of 1101 reached Nicaea Nicaeam. William of Tyre bk. 10, 11(12).40-42
Nicaea: tower of Gonates
made a special attack on the tower of Gonates τοῦ καλουμένου Γονάτου πύργου. Anna Komnene 324.63
Pauraë
fled over the mountains to Pauraë Pulueral. Albert of Aachen VIII.17
told the Lombard leaders how to escape to Pauraë (coast of Armeniakon) Παυράης. Anna Komnene 347.96
Pelagonia (Macedonia)
camped in Pelagonia (Macedonia) pagum, cui Pelagonia nomen est. William of Tyre bk. 2, 18.23-24
Raidestos (Thrace)
met messengers at Raidestos (Thrace) Rodestum. William of Tyre bk. 2, 18.35-37
Rouphinianai (on Bosporos)
sent envoys who met the other crusaders at Rouphinianai Rufinel. Albert of Aachen II.20
Saint-Gilles
was count of Saint-Gilles Sancti Egidii. Gregory VII, in Caspar I, 46 (70.18)
Shayzar (Cesarea Magna)
passing on march south, found a good market at Shayzar (Cesarea Magna) Cesaram. William of Tyre bk. 7, 7.12.44
Sinope
reached the capital by ship from Sinope Synoplum. Albert of Aachen VIII.22
Skodra
tried to conciliate Slavic king at Skodra Scodram. William of Tyre bk. 2, 17.59-64
St Symeon (monastery)
was ambushed on the return from St Symeon (monastery) Symeonis heremite. Albert of Aachen III.63
Thessalonike
passed by Thessalonike Thessalonica. William of Tyre bk. 2, 18.34
Tortosa (Syria)
besieged and captured Tortosa (Antarsus) after his first victory at Tripoli [other sources date the capture earlier] [Arabic]. Ibn al-Athir X 344 (Richards I 60)
captured and defended Tortosa Ἀντάραδον. Anna Komnene 344.90
helped to capture, then kept Tortosa Tortosam. Fulcher of Chartres 2.17.1
left crusade of 1101 to defend captured city of Tortosa (Syria) Antaradum ... que vulgari appellatione Tortosa dicitur. William of Tyre bk. 10, 12(13).35-44
received the captured fortress of Tortosa (Syria) Tortosa. Albert of Aachen V.31
Tripoli (Palestine)
built castle of Mt Pilgrim, two miles from Tripoli (Palestine) urbem Tripolitanam. William of Tyre bk. 10, 26(27).6-11
died in Mt Pilgrim, just outside Tripoli (Palestine) urbem Tripolitanam. William of Tyre bk. 11, 2.1-8
despite frequent attacks failed to capture Tripoli Tripolim. Albert of Aachen IX.32
Tripoli: Mount of the Pilgrims
constructed, and was then buried in, the Mount of the Pilgrims Mons peregrinorum. Albert of Aachen IX.32
seized the site for the Mount of the Pilgrims τὴν ἀκρολοφίαν τοῦ ἀντικρὺ Τριπόλεως διακειμένου βουνοῦ. Anna Komnene 345.18
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