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The 16 pages that link to Siege of Jerusalem (1099), each with the reason it gives.

• JerusalemBroader topic: The conquest established a Latin Christian kingdom centered on the city.

• CrusadesBroader topic: The conquest established Latin rule and left a lasting record of violence.

• Crusader statesBroader topic: The city's capture enabled the establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

• First CrusadeBroader topic: The city’s capture enabled Latin rule there and was accompanied by the killing of many inhabitants.

• Kingdom of JerusalemBroader topic: The city’s capture became the kingdom’s founding event.

• Pope Urban IIBroader topic: The campaign Urban summoned culminated in the capture of the city he named.

• Council of ClermontBroader topic: The expedition called for at Clermont culminated in the capture of Jerusalem.

• Siege of AntiochRelated: After Antioch, the surviving crusader army continued south toward its principal objective.

• Siege of Jerusalem (1187)Compared with: The reversal from Crusader conquest to surrender under Saladin frames the two sieges.

• Fulcher of ChartresBroader topic: Fulcher’s account describes the crusaders’ capture of Jerusalem.

• Godfrey of BouillonBroader topic: Its outcome established Godfrey’s authority in the city.

• Military ordersRelated: The conquest created a Latin Christian kingdom whose pilgrims and territories required protection.

• Siege of NicaeaCompared with: Unlike Nicaea, Jerusalem was taken by the crusaders themselves after a direct assault.

• Raymond IV of ToulouseRelated: Raymond helped lead the assault and was offered rule of the city.

• Jerusalem DeliveredBroader topic: This historical event supplies the poem’s military climax and destination.

• Battle of AscalonRelated: Its capture preceded the Fatimid advance and the battle at Ascalon.