Montgisard

GPTKB entity

Statements (76)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Montgisard
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Crusader presence in the region
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:hospital
gptkb:church
gptkb:Cultural_exchanges
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:dynasty
Military history
Territorial disputes
Medieval warfare
Religious fervor
Chivalric ideals
Religious conflicts
Military orders
Historical geography
Crusader historiography
Saladin's campaigns
Baldwin IV's reign
gptkbp:casualties High for Ayyubids
Low for Crusaders
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:church
gptkb:Ayyubid_Sultanate
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Hugh_of_Payens
gptkb:Godfrey_of_Bouillon
gptkb:Baldwin_IV
gptkb:Raymond_III_of_Tripoli
gptkbp:coordinates 31.5° N, 34.8° E
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for later Crusader narratives
gptkbp:date 1177
gptkbp:depicted_in Art and literature
gptkbp:fighting_style Field battle
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Hattin
gptkbp:fought_in November 25, 1177
July 25, 1177
gptkbp:has_ability Ayyubids: ~26,000
Crusaders: ~500
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:church
Part of the Crusades
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Saladin
gptkb:Baldwin_IV
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future Crusader strategies
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated Crusader military capability
Demonstrated the effectiveness of the Crusader forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Montgisard
gptkbp:influenced_by Ayyubid campaigns
Previous Crusader victories
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Historical reenactments
gptkbp:landscape Hilly terrain
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of Crusader resilience
Influence on future Crusader campaigns
gptkbp:location gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Jerusalem
near Ramla
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of terrain to advantage
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Siege_of_Jerusalem_(1187)
gptkb:Battle_of_Hattin
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Saladin
gptkb:Baldwin_IV_of_Jerusalem
gptkbp:outcome Temporary halt to Ayyubid expansion
Decisive victory for the Crusaders
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Kingdom_of_Jerusalem
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Gesta_Francorum
gptkb:Chronicles_of_William_of_Tyre
The History of the Crusades by Fulcher of Chartres
gptkbp:result Crusader victory
gptkbp:significance Defensive victory for Crusaders
Defensive victory against Saladin
Defensive victory against a larger force
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Jerusalem
Defend Jerusalem
gptkbp:tactics Surprise attack
gptkbp:visual_effects Boosted morale among Crusaders
Set back Ayyubid expansion plans