Godfrey played a key role in the siege of which city in 1099?
Constantinople
Damascus
Jerusalem
Cairo
Answer
Jerusalem fell to the Crusaders on July 15, 1099, after a siege lasting nearly five weeks. Godfrey of Bouillon, a prominent leader of the First Crusade, played a crucial role in the siege. He commanded one of the attacking forces and was among the first to enter the city. Godfrey was subsequently elected the first ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, established by the Crusaders in the Holy Land.
Conquering the Crusades: The Godfrey of Bouillon Challenge
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