Godfrey de Bouillon's Crusades Diary

From noble duke to Defender of the Holy Sepulchre

July 1099: Godfrey de Bouillon refused the crown of Jerusalem, choosing instead the humble title "Defender of the Holy Sepulchre." Explore his personal reflections and moral struggles through intimate diary entries from the First Crusade.

Discover Godfrey's Inner World:• How he wrestled with leadership and morality• Why he refused to wear a crown of gold• What strategic decisions shaped the crusade's success• How personal faith guided military choices• When doubt and conviction battled in his mind• What legacy he chose over earthly power

Through the eyes of medieval Europe's most reluctant ruler, witness the First Crusade's human cost. Godfrey's diary reveals the personal struggles behind one of history's most transformative religious campaigns.

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Episode Duration: 43:14 minutesHost: Monte Schumacher - Medieval historian & castle restoration expert