6. How important was muslim disunity to success of 1st crusade? Examples

The discovery of the Holy lance by Peter Bartholomew raised morale at crucial point.
Got tricked by the Muslims – greedy, mostly died
power vacuum in Seljuk Turk dynasty:“year of deaths of commanders and caliphs”.
Tatikios, Byzantine government representative, provided guides until Antioch.

7. How far was desire for wealth, examples?

Count Steven of Blois–wife Adela deeply religious.She made him go.
Count Hugh of Vermandois–brother of King Phillip of France.King had a dispute with Pope (Urban II) over adultery. Win back people’s favour
Prince Bohemund of Toronto–Father invaded Byzantine Empire 1080s.Expected to gain Balkans
Bishop Adhemar Le Puy–close friend+keen supporter of pope.Representative of Pope on Crusade