Tancred of Hauteville, nephew of Bohemond of Taranto L XI / E XII
Tancredus, Ταγγρής, دنكري ,طنكريد (Riley-Smith p. 223, Murray 122) (Tancred 61)
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Narrative
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Death
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Died, advising his wife
Cecilia 4001
to marry
Pons 4002
and bequeathing Antioch to
Roger 4002
, with stipulation that it be resigned to
Bohemond 17001
, should he claim the inheritance; was buried in the porch of the Cathedral of St Peter
Date: 1112 anno ... MoCoXIIoletale debitum persolvit. William of Tyre bk. 11, 18.1-20
He was taken very ill and died; he was buried in the Basilica of St Peter in Antioch, and much mourned
Date: December in aduentu Domini Albert of Aachen XII.8
Description
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A distinguished young knight
tyro illustris. Albert of Aachen II.22
By his indefatigable zeal and tireless efforts ... he was a man who loved God and was beloved by Him, distinguished in faith, outstanding in energy, accepted by the people through the claims of his achievements and successful in all he did
operoso studio et sollicitudine non pigra ... erat quippe vir deum amans deoque amabilis, fide insignis, strenuitate conspicuus, exigentibus meritis populo acceptus et in cunctis prospere agens. William of Tyre bk. 10, 22(23).8-32
So famous and warlike a man, and most brave subduer of Turks everywhere
tam famosi ac bellicosi uiri, Turcorumque undique fortissimi expugnatoris. Albert of Aachen XII.9
He was son of the Marquess (Eudo) [made into a name by Anna Komnene]
τοῦ Μαρκέση. Anna Komnene 356.18
the strongest fighter of his generation, among those greatly admired for his experience in generalship, and a besieger of cities from whom very few escaped
ῥωμαλεώτατος τῶν κατ᾽ αὐτὸν ἐγεγόνει, καὶ εἰς στρατηγικὴν ἐμπειρίαν τῶν σφόδρα θαυμαζομένων, πολιορκῆσαι δὲ πόλεις ἀφυκτότατος στρατηγός. Anna Komnene 363.41-43
A Frankish count
قمص من الفرنج. Ibn al-Athir X 324 (Richards I 47)
Son of the Marquess William
Willelmi marchionis filius. William of Tyre bk. 2, 13.10
Was kept by
Godfrey 51
after departure of other crusaders as a wise, energetic and successful man to share the responsibility
vir prudens, strenuus et felix. William of Tyre bk. 9, 19.3-5
He was of an independent spirit
ἐλευθέρας ὢν γνώμης. Anna Komnene 329.55
An energetic man, praiseworthy in all respects
vir strenuus et per omnia commendabilis. William of Tyre bk. 8, 18.35-36
He was a man of very swift action
vir erat expeditissimus. William of Tyre bk. 2, 14.29-30
Of illustrious memory and pious remembrance in Christ
inclite recordationis et pie in Christo memorie. William of Tyre bk. 10, 9.10-11
He seemed unremitting in resistance to the Christians' foes
aduersariis Christianorum indeficiens ad resistendum uidebatur. Albert of Aachen VII.16
A praiseworthy man in all respects
vir per omnia commendabilis. William of Tyre bk. 2, 15.29
A distinguished and diligent man ... both energetically and successfully ...
vir insignis et industrius ... tam strenue quam feliciter. William of Tyre bk. 5, 8.18-27
He had an underlying tension between the religious and the military view of the world, resolved by the Crusade and its indulgences
Ralph of Caen 1
He wished to say nothing of himself, but desired to be talked about; he preferred wakefulness to sleep, labour to leisure, hunger to satiety, effort to relaxation, in fact what was necessary to everything superfluous; the glory of praise motivated him ... bringing frequent suffering, making him spare neither his own blood, nor his enemy's
De se ipse nihil dicere, at dici insatiabiliter sitiebat: proinde somnos vigiliis, quietem labori, satietatem fami, otium studio, postremo superflua omnia necessariis postponebat. Sola erat laudis gloria, quae juvenis mentem agitaret, ... facilem crebri vulneris ducebat jacturam: eoque nec suo parcebat sanguini, nec hostili. Ralph of Caen 1
In 1104, before
Bohemond 61
left for Europe (thus making him prince of Antioch), he was called "Lord of the coast"
[Arabic: "Lord of the coast"]. Ibn al-Athir X 374 (Richards I 79)
He relaxed into the position of leader, attracting young men and inspiring them by his example; he used his wealth to ensure that none of his men were in want, but also borrowed from richer colleagues when necessary, balancing such accounts well
Ralph of Caen 7
He and his brothers
William 4007
and
Robert 108
were reported to be as fierce as Phoenician lions
Poenis leonibus audaciam similem. Ralph of Caen 8
Dignity/Office
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Lord of Antioch
اوّل صاحب انطاكية بعد ميمون. Usama 65
Prince of Galilee
universo principatu Galilee. William of Tyre bk. 9, 13.44-45
Education
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Ethnic label
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Frank (Frankish)
فرنجي. Ibn al-Athir X 324 (Richards I 47)
Second Name
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Kinship
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brother of
Anonyma 26112
(sororis). Albert of Aachen XII.9
brother of
Robert 108
(fratres). Ralph of Caen 8
brother of
William 4007
frater. William of Tyre bk. 3, 15(14).29
frater. Albert of Aachen II.39
(fratres). Ralph of Caen 8
close kin of
Richard 4001
proximus. Albert of Aachen III.15
husband of
Cecilia 4001
(uxorem). William of Tyre bk. 11, 1.13-16
(συναφθῆναι). Anna Komnene 359.16
(uxorem). Albert of Aachen XII.19
(viduam). William of Tyre bk. 21, 5.25
kin of
Roger 4002
consanguineus. William of Tyre bk. 11, 18.14-15
cognatus. Fulcher of Chartres 2.47.1
nephew of
Bohemond 61
(auunculum). Albert of Aachen II.22
ἀνεψιαδής. Anna Komnene 329.55
nephew (sister's son) of
Bohemond 61
ex sorore nepos. William of Tyre bk. 1, 17.30
was he son of
Anonyma 239
?
(μήτηρ). Anna Komnene 378.57
son of
Emma 101
filius. Albert of Aachen II.19
(parentes). Ralph of Caen 1
son of
Odo 103
(parentes). Ralph of Caen 1
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Location
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'Arqa (Syria)
unsuccessfully besieged 'Arqa Archas. Fulcher of Chartres 1.25.6-9
Acre
With the other crusaders, he marched south down the coast via Acre Achon. Ralph of Caen 111
Adana
in a quick campaign, recaptured Adana Adanam. Ralph of Caen 143
was eventually provisioned by
Welf 4001
at Adana Adana. William of Tyre bk. 3, 21(20).34-42
went from Tarsos and was admitted to Adana Azaram. Albert of Aachen III.10
Alexandretta
destroyed the gates and walls of Alexandretta Alexandriam minorem. Albert of Aachen III.26
overran Cilicia, storming Alexandretta Alexandria Minor. William of Tyre bk. 3, 26(25).6-12
Antioch (on the Orontes)
became regent of Antioch (on the Orontes) Antiochiam. William of Tyre bk. 10, 9.25-29
was ruler of Antioch انطاكية. Usama 121
came to take
Bohemond 61
's place at Antioch Antiochiam. Albert of Aachen VII.45
Antioch (Pisidia)
split from the main army at Antioch (Pisidia) Antiochiam Minorem, que ... Pisidie metropolis esse dinoscitur. William of Tyre bk. 3, 17(16).47-18(17).1
Antioch: Gate of Hagios Georgios
manned a fort outside the Gate of Hagios Georgios portam occidentalem. William of Tyre bk. 5, 8.15-28
Antioch: Hagios Petros basilica
was buried in the Hagios Petros basilica in basilica beati Petri apostoli. Albert of Aachen XII.8
was buried in the porch of Hagios Petros in porticu ecclesie principis apostolorum. William of Tyre bk. 11, 18.19-20
Antioch: Orontes bridge
won a victory near the Orontes Bridge pontem Farfar. Albert of Aachen IX.47
Apamea
captured by force Apamea Appamiam. William of Tyre bk. 10, 22(23).4
had captured Apamea Apamiam. Fulcher of Chartres 2.45.5
he surrounded and captured Apamea Femiam. Albert of Aachen X.22
Artah (Syria)
crushed
Ridwan 4001
with heavy losses near Artah Artasium. Fulcher of Chartres 2.30.3
defeated
Ridwan 4001
with heavy losses near Artah (Syria) Artasiam. William of Tyre bk. 11, 2.38-39
took a number of fortresses from Muslim hands, among them Artah أرتاح. Ibn Shaddad 302
Atharib
after a long siege captured al-Atharib Cerep. Albert of Aachen XI.43-44
Beirut
With the other crusaders, he marched south down the coast via Beirut Baruth. Ralph of Caen 111
Beisan (Skythopolis)
he fortified Beisan Bezan. Ralph of Caen 139
Bethlehem
before reaching Jerusalem, he freed Bethlehem from its oppressors Bethlehem. Ralph of Caen 111
with
Baldwin 52
, was welcomed enthusiastically at Bethlehem Bethleem. Fulcher of Chartres 1.25.14-15
Bethlehem: Church of the Holy Nativity
before reaching Jerusalem, visited the Church of the Nativity locum in quo Christus natus fuit. Fulcher of Chartres 1.25.16
before reaching Jerusalem, visited the church of the Theotokos basilica beatae Mariae. Fulcher of Chartres 1.25.16
Bosporos
took Bohemund's army across the Bosporos Bosforum. William of Tyre bk. 2, 15.32
Caesarea (Palestine)
With the other crusaders, he marched south down the coast via Caesarea Caesareae. Ralph of Caen 111
Castle of the Maidens
besieged and captured the Castle of the Maidens Castrum Puellarum. Albert of Aachen III.26
Castle of the Shepherds
captured and demolished the Castle of the Shepherds Castrum Pastorum. Albert of Aachen III.26
Castle of the Young Men
destroyed the Castle of the Young Men Castrum Adolescentium. Albert of Aachen III.26
Chalcedon
camped close to
Godfrey 51
near Chalcedon in pago Calcedonensi. William of Tyre bk. 2, 15.32
Cilicia
storming Alexandretta, overran all Cilicia Ciliciam. William of Tyre bk. 3, 26(25).6-12
was the first crusader to reach Cilicia Ciliciam. William of Tyre bk. 3, 20(19).1-38
Cilician Gates
crossed the Cilician Gates portam que vocatur Iudas. Albert of Aachen III.5
Edessa (Rohas, Mesopotamia)
with large supplies of food, arranged defence of Edessa (Rohas, Mesopotamia) urbem Edessanam. William of Tyre bk. 11, 7.29-41
was chosen as replacement for
Baldwin 52
at Edessa Rohas. Albert of Aachen IX.40-41
Emmaeus (Palestine)
as the last stop before Jerusalem, camped at Emmaeus Emaus. Fulcher of Chartres 1.25.13
Galilee
was invested by
Godfrey 51
with hereditary principate of Galilee Galilee. William of Tyre bk. 9, 13.44-45
Haifa
conditionally renounced Haifa Cayphas. Albert of Aachen VII.45
returned to
Baldwin 51
his fief of Haifa Caypham. Fulcher of Chartres 2.7.1
was given by
Godfrey 51
possession of Haifa Caypham. William of Tyre bk. 9, 13.44-45
With the other crusaders, he marched south down the coast via Haifa Caiphas. Ralph of Caen 111
Harran
escaped from the massacre at Harran Carran. William of Tyre bk. 10, 28(29).1-29(30).38
he was in ambush for much of the battle of Harran, but was then involved in the general defeat [Arabic]. Ibn al-Athir X 374 (Richards I 79-80)
Herakleia
went ahead down the royal road via Herakleia Heracleam. William of Tyre bk. 3, 18(17).15
went ahead of the main body to Herakleia Reclei. Albert of Aachen III.3
Ikonion
went ahead down the royal road via Ikonion Yconium. William of Tyre bk. 3, 18(17).15
went ahead of the main body to Ikonion Stancona. Albert of Aachen III.3
Jaffa
failed in a siege of Jaffa Iafeth, que est Ioppe. Albert of Aachen VII.37
he was said to have received Jaffa from
Godfrey 51
, after its rebuilding يافا. Ibn al-Athir X 324 (Richards I 47)
Jerusalem
After the Crusade, he was left as the only major support for
Godfrey 51
in Jerusalem Iherosolymitanum. Fulcher of Chartres 1.32.1
camped (with others) in fourth position in siege of Jerusalem Ierosolimam. William of Tyre bk. 8, 5.23-28
Jerusalem: al-Aqsa mosque
failed to save his prisoners in the Al-Aqsa mosque domus Salomonis. Albert of Aachen VI.28
Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock
desecrated and looted the Dome of the Rock templum Domini. Albert of Aachen VI.23
Jerusalem: Temple
began major massacre in the courtyard of the Temple atrium templi. William of Tyre bk. 8, 20.1-14
Jerusalem: Tower of David
failed to take over Tower of David turris Dauid. Albert of Aachen VII.35
Jubayl (Byblos)
With the other crusaders, he marched south down the coast via Jubayl (Byblos) Gibleth. Ralph of Caen 111
Laodikeia (Syria)
after a siege of a year and a half captured Laodikeia Laodiciam. Ralph of Caen 146
by prior agreement took over Laodikeia (Syria) Laodiciam. William of Tyre bk. 10, 22(23).11
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
Mopsuestia (Missis(a), Cilicia)
after several days of assaults captured Mopsuestia (Missis(a), Cilicia) Mamistram. William of Tyre bk. 3, 22(21).1-15
in a quick campaign, recaptured Mopsuestia Mamystam. Ralph of Caen 143
made a two-pronged attack by land and river against Mopsuestia ταῖς Μόψου πόλεσι. Anna Komnene 363.24-30
attacked and captured Mopsuestia Mamistram. Albert of Aachen III.15
Nicaea
distinguished himself in battle outside Nicaea urbem. William of Tyre bk. 3, 5(4).26-27
Philomelion (Asia Minor)
went ahead down the royal road via Philomelion (Asia Minor) Finiminis. William of Tyre bk. 3, 18(17).15
went ahead of the main body to Philomelion Finiminis. Albert of Aachen III.3
Ramla (Palestine)
With the other crusaders, he left the coast and struck inland to Ramla Ramulam. Ralph of Caen 111
Raqqa
was almost captured in the disastrous defeat at Raqqa (near Harran) Racha. Fulcher of Chartres 2.27.2
Rugia
waited for his southern allies at Rugia Rugeam. Fulcher of Chartres 2.45.4
Saron (river in Cilicia)
to capture Mopsuestia, sailed up the Saron [in fact the Pyramos (now the Ceyhan)] Σάρωνι. Anna Komnene 363.27
Shayzar (Cesarea Magna)
did not really come to battle in a standoff outside Shayzar (Cesarea Magna) Caesaream. Albert of Aachen XI.41-42
faced down large Turkish army at Shayzar (Cesarea Magna) Cesaram. William of Tyre bk. 11, 11.38-43
made an attack on Shayzar شيزر. Usama 66-67
took part in the inconclusive confrontation at Shayzar Chezar. Fulcher of Chartres 2.45.6
Sidon
With the other crusaders, he marched south down the coast via Sidon Sidonis. Ralph of Caen 111
Tarsos (Cilicia)
besieged and (provisionally) captured Tarsos (Cilicia) Tarsum. William of Tyre bk. 3, 20(19).9-10
his men were driven out of Tarsos by
Baldwin 51
Tarsum. Fulcher of Chartres 1.14.3
in a quick campaign, recaptured Tarsos Tharsum. Ralph of Caen 143
threatened and besieged Tarsos Tharsis. Albert of Aachen III.5
Tiberias (Palestine)
returned to
Baldwin 51
his fief of Tiberias Tiberiadem. Fulcher of Chartres 2.7.1
conditionally renounced Tiberias Tabariam. Albert of Aachen VII.45
was given the fortress of Tiberias Tabarie. Albert of Aachen VII.16
was invested by
Godfrey 51
with hereditary ownership of Tiberias urbem Tyberiadensem. William of Tyre bk. 9, 13.42-44
Tortosa (Syria)
had stolen Tortosa (Syria) Tortosa (Syria) Albert of Aachen XI.40
Tripoli (Palestine)
With the other crusaders, he marched south down the coast via Tripoli Tripolis. Ralph of Caen 111
Tuluppa
besieged the ransomed
Baldwin 52
in Tuluppa Tuluppa. Albert of Aachen X.38
Tyre (Palestine)
With the other crusaders, he marched south down the coast via Tyre Tyri. Ralph of Caen 111
Vardar
to beat off a Byzantine attack swam across the river Vardar Bardarium. William of Tyre bk. 2, 14.22-31
Vetula
after a long siege captured Vetula Vetule. Albert of Aachen XI.45-47
Zalin (village near Shayzar)
camped near Zalin زلين. Usama 70
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