Born in 1016
Godfrey of Bouillon
A prominent figure of the First Crusade, this Frankish knight played a key role in the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099. After the successful capture of the city, he refused the title of king and instead took the title of Advocatus Sancti Sepulchri, Protector of the Holy Sepulchre. His leadership and military strategies were instrumental in establishing Frankish rule in the region. He governed Jerusalem until his death in 1100. His legacy is closely associated with the early Crusader states and the religious motivations that drove the crusading movement.
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Ruled as king from 1060 until 1063. His reign marked the consolidation of royal authority in Hungary after the turbulent years following the death of the previous king. Focused on strengthening the kingdom, Béla I engaged in power struggles against rival factions and sought to stabilize the region through various political alliances. His reign contributed to the establishment of the early medieval Hungarian state.
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