motives of the crusaders 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryCrusades 1071-1204A2/A-levelAQA Created by: francescacatellistewardCreated on: 30-11-22 19:55 425631 Across 1. Son of Robert the Cunning, Norman lord who ruled southern Italy. Fought with his father in 1080s against Alexios, victim of primogeniture after his fathers death. Went for financial gain. (8, 2, 7) Down 2. Son in law of William the Conqueror, not a very good soldier. Devoted to religious wife, Adela, may have joined to please her. (7, 5, 2, 5) 3. Changed sides from the German Empire to the Papacy. Very effective warrior. Religiously motivated, sold a lot of lands to go on the Crusade. (7, 2, 8) 4. Brother of King Philip I of Spain, who recently been in dispute with Urban over committing adultery. Went for personal gain, and show the kings loyalty to the pope. (4, 2, 10) 5. Oldest, richest most experienced of the lords, close friend and supporter of Urban II. Religiously motivated- wanted to die in the holy land. (7, 2, 8) 6. Close connections with Constantinople via his father who formed close elations with Alexios. He sent 500 knights for him. Went for financial gain and duty to his father. (6, 2, 2, 8)
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