Godfrey of Bouillon

Medieval Frankish knight
Person human Q76721
Godfrey of Bouillon
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Godfrey of Bouillon

Summary

Godfrey of Bouillon is a human[1]. Born in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2], he… he was born on 1060[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on July 18, 1100[5]. He worked as a monarch[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,095 views/month, #5,882 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2], Godfrey of Bouillon…
  • Godfrey of Bouillon passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon was born on 1060[3].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon died on July 18, 1100[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of the Holy Sepulchre[9].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's father was Eustace II, Count of Boulogne[10].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's mother was Ida of Lorraine[11].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon held citizenship in Kingdom of Jerusalem[12].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[13].
  • French was Godfrey of Bouillon's native language[14].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon worked as a monarch[6].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's professions included writer[7].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon held the position of Title of Godfrey of Bouillon[15].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon is recorded as male[17].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's family is recorded as House of Boulogne[19].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's noble title is recorded as duke of Lower Lotharingia[20].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's noble title is recorded as Title of Godfrey of Bouillon[21].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's Commons category is recorded as Godfrey of Bouillon[22].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon was part of the conflict Investiture controversy[23].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon was part of the conflict First Crusade[24].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's given name is recorded as Gottfried[25].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's work location is recorded as Jerusalem[26].
  • Godfrey of Bouillon's relative is recorded as Godfrey IV, Duke of Lower Lorraine[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Godfrey of Bouillon's place of birth was Boulogne-sur-Mer[2]. He was born on 1060[3]. His father was Eustace II, Count of Boulogne[10]. His mother was Ida of Lorraine[11]. French was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[6] and writer[7]. Godfrey of Bouillon held the position of Title of him[15].

Personal Life

Godfrey of Bouillon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Godfrey of Bouillon died on July 18, 1100[5]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He is buried at Church of the Holy Sepulchre[9].

Why It Matters

Godfrey of Bouillon ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,095 views/month, #5,882 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 80 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

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[10]. Godfrey of Bouillon's mother was Ida of Lorraine[11].

What did Godfrey of Bouillon do for work?

Godfrey of Bouillon worked as monarch[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Geneanet. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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