Statements (102)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:church
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened Crusader presence in the region
Crusaders captured the city of Ascalon Retreat of Fatimid forces Strengthened Crusader states |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High casualties on both sides
High for both sides |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Fatimid_Caliphate
gptkb:church |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Baldwin_of_Boulogne
gptkb:Godfrey_of_Bouillon gptkb:Al-Afdal_Shahanshah |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Well-coordinated and motivated
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced medieval literature
Inspired later military orders |
| gptkbp:date |
August 12, 1099
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
In literature and films
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Temporary truce between factions
Influenced relations between Christian and Muslim states |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Influence on military strategy
Impact on European politics Impact on future conflicts Analyzed in military history studies Debate over military strategies Analysis of leadership styles Impact on trade routes Impact on local populations Role of mercenaries Impact on military doctrine Analysis of leadership effectiveness Impact on historical memory Conflict during the Crusades Analysis of battle outcomes Examination of supply lines Role of logistics in warfare Study of battle narratives Study of troop movements Influence on religious orders Role of fortifications Analysis of morale factors Analysis of military logistics Assessment of tactical decisions Impact on Muslim-Christian relations Assessment of alliances formed Assessment of enemy tactics Consequences for the Fatimid Caliphate Examination of battle reports Examination of communication methods Influence on future Crusader leadership Influence on later military engagements Role in shaping Crusader identity Role of religious fervor Study of battle formations Study of battlefield geography Study of post-battle propaganda Varied perspectives on motivations Part of the conflict between Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Controversies over tactics and leadership
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Preserved in various medieval manuscripts
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Chronicled by various medieval historians
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the end of the First Crusade's military operations in the region
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Ascalon
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| gptkbp:influence |
Influenced future Crusader campaigns
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Outnumbered the Crusaders
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Held in honor of the Crusader victory.
In various historical reenactments |
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
Skirmishes before the main battle
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| gptkbp:landscape |
Urban and coastal
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| gptkbp:leadership |
Included local commanders and generals
Included prominent figures from Europe |
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Baldwin_of_Boulogne
gptkb:Godfrey_of_Bouillon |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future Crusader campaigns
Remains a topic of interest in Crusader studies Symbol of Crusader military success |
| gptkbp:local_economy |
Displacement and suffering of civilians
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Ascalon
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Combined forces of knights and infantry
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| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of siege engines
Crossbows used by Crusaders Use of siege weapons and cavalry tactics |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Varied perspectives on the battle's importance
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| gptkbp:next_event |
Led to further Crusader expansion in the region
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| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Formed between various European factions
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Siege_of_Jerusalem
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:First_Crusade
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Gesta_Francorum
William of Tyre's history Letters and chronicles from the period |
| gptkbp:result |
Crusader victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Decisive battle in the First Crusade
Secured Crusader control over Jerusalem |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the coastal region
Control of coastal trade routes Established Crusader control over southern Palestine |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:military_siege
Cavalry charges Surprise attack |
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Hot summer day
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