Siege of Jerusalem 1099

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Baldwin_II_of_Jerusalem
gptkb:Crown_of_Aragon
gptkbp:aftermath establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem
Massacre of the city's Muslim and Jewish inhabitants
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
high on both sides
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Raymond_IV_of_Toulouse
gptkb:Baldwin_I_of_Jerusalem
gptkb:Godfrey_of_Bouillon
gptkb:Tancred
gptkbp:consequences looting of the city
massacre of inhabitants
establishment of Christian rule
Led to the establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem
Strengthened Christian-Muslim animosity
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:historical_narratives
artistic representations
depictions in literature
influence on Christian theology
inspiration for later Crusades
Depicted in various artworks and literature
Inspired religious fervor in Europe
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of Christian victory
Christian conquest of a holy city
Crusaders viewed it as a holy mission
gptkbp:current_champion gptkb:Fatimid_Caliphate
gptkbp:date July 15, 1099
gptkbp:duration approximately 5 weeks
about five weeks
gptkbp:established gptkb:church
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:military_siege
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:church
Byzantine Empire involvement
Papal support for the Crusades
Christian-Muslim conflicts
European knights' motivations
gptkbp:historical_debate Analysis of military tactics used
Debate over the morality of the siege
Discussion on the impact on Jewish communities
Interpretations of primary sources
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future Crusades
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the beginning of Crusader states
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:William_of_Tyre
gptkb:Gesta_Francorum
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Jerusalem 1099
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:church
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Crusader_states_in_the_Levant
Subject of documentaries and films
influence on modern geopolitics
Continues to be studied in military history courses
historical memory in Europe
Influenced modern perceptions of the Crusades
impact on Muslim-Christian relations
Commemorated in various historical studies
Remains a controversial event in history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Jerusalem
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:military_siege
gptkbp:notable_allies Alliances with local Christian populations
Support from Byzantine Empire
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Baldwin_of_Boulogne
gptkb:Raymond_IV_of_Toulouse
gptkb:Godfrey_of_Bouillon
gptkb:Tancred
gptkb:Tancred_of_Hauteville
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:First_Crusade
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Gesta_Francorum
Fulcher of Chartres' account
gptkbp:result gptkb:Capture_of_Jerusalem
Crusader victory
gptkbp:significance Marked the establishment of Christian rule in Jerusalem
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:military_siege
mining
Psychological warfare
breaching walls
use of siege towers
Blockade of the city
Use of catapults
Construction of siege towers