Godfrey of Bouillon
Medieval Frankish knight
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Summary
Godfrey of Bouillon was born on 1060[1] in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2]. He died on July 18, 1100[3], in Jerusalem[4]. He worked as a monarch[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,994 views/month, #5,882 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of the Holy Sepulchre[8]
- Father: Eustace II, Count of Boulogne[9]
- Mother: Ida of Lorraine[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Jerusalem[11], Holy Roman Empire[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Position held: Title of Godfrey of Bouillon[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: House of Boulogne[17]
- Noble title: duke of Lower Lotharingia[18], Title of Godfrey of Bouillon[19]
- Commons category: Godfrey of Bouillon[20]
- Participated in conflict: Investiture controversy[21], First Crusade[22]
- Given name: Gottfried[23]
- Work location: Jerusalem[24]
- Relative: Godfrey IV, Duke of Lower Lorraine[25]
- Manner of death: death in battle[26]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Neue Deutsche Biographie[29], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], The Catholic Encyclopedia[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[34]
- Name in native language: Godefroi de Bouillon[35]
- Sibling: Ida of Boulogne[36], Eustace III, Count of Boulogne[37], Baldwin I of Jerusalem[38]
Why It Matters
Godfrey of Bouillon has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 104 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Godfrey of Bouillon born?
Godfrey of Bouillon's place of birth was Boulogne-sur-Mer[2].
Where did Godfrey of Bouillon die?
Godfrey of Bouillon passed away in Jerusalem[4].
Who were Godfrey of Bouillon's parents?
Godfrey of Bouillon's father was Eustace II, Count of Boulogne[9]. Godfrey of Bouillon's mother was Ida of Lorraine[10].