Boniface I of Montferrat
General
Boniface I of Montferrat was one of the senior secular leaders of the Fourth Crusade.
Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Boniface I, Marquess of Montferrat |
| Born | c. 1150 |
| Died | 1207 |
| Era | High Middle Ages |
| Role | Crusade commander |
| Allegiance | Fourth Crusade coalition |
| Known For | Leadership in campaign diverted to Constantinople |
| Major Conflicts | Fourth Crusade |
| Historical Significance | Prominent architect of post-1204 Latin political order |
Historical Context
Boniface operated in a crusade shaped by financial stress and Byzantine succession politics.
Role in Key Events
He led major contingents in the operations ending in Siege of Constantinople, 1204.
Legacy
Boniface became a central figure in the controversial legacy of the Fourth Crusade.
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