The early 1900s caption reads: “GODFREY OF BOUILLON'S FIRST ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM.—Godfrey was the leader and chief hero of the first crusade. When the crusaders finally reached their goal, they found Jerusalem stubbornly defended by an army larger than their own. Finally the crusaders pushed huge wooden towers against the walls, let down drawbridges from these, and with Godfrey at their head, stormed the city, and massacred all who came in their way.” Godfrey de Bouillon (c. 1058–1100) was the duke of Lower Lorraine, leader of the First Crusade, and elected king of Jerusalem, which he helpe
The early 1900s caption reads: “GODFREY OF BOUILLON'S FIRST ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM.—Godfrey was the leader and chief hero of the first crusade. When the crusaders finally reached their goal, they found Jerusalem stubbornly defended by an army larger than their own. Finally the crusaders pushed huge wooden towers against the walls, let down drawbridges from these, and with Godfrey at their head, stormed the city, and massacred all who came in their way.” Godfrey de Bouillon (c. 1058–1100) was the duke of Lower Lorraine, leader of the First Crusade, and elected king of Jerusalem, which he helped capture in 1099, but took the title of "protector of the holy Sepulchre." His brother Baldwin succeeded him.
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