Godfrey of Bouillon, leader of the First Crusade. He refused to be crowned King of Jerusalem "upon the plea that he would never wear a crown of gold where his Saviour had worn a crown of thorns". Instead, he took the title of Advocate (Defender) of the Holy Sepulchre.
22 November 2020
Godfrey of Bouillon – History’s Greatest Knight – Documentary
Real Crusades History #294. And don't forget the Real Crusades History website!
Godfrey of Bouillon, leader of the First Crusade. He refused to be crowned King of Jerusalem "upon the plea that he would never wear a crown of gold where his Saviour had worn a crown of thorns". Instead, he took the title of Advocate (Defender) of the Holy Sepulchre.
Godfrey of Bouillon, leader of the First Crusade. He refused to be crowned King of Jerusalem "upon the plea that he would never wear a crown of gold where his Saviour had worn a crown of thorns". Instead, he took the title of Advocate (Defender) of the Holy Sepulchre.
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