Raymond IV of Toulouse
General
Raymond IV of Toulouse was one of the senior noble commanders of the First Crusade and a key political actor in the Levant.
Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Raymond IV of Toulouse |
| Born | c. 1041 |
| Died | 1105 |
| Era | High Middle Ages |
| Role | Crusader count and commander |
| Allegiance | Provençal Crusader contingent |
| Known For | Leadership from Nicaea to Jerusalem |
| Major Conflicts | First Crusade campaigns |
| Historical Significance | Helped shape the political order of early Crusader states |
Historical Context
Raymond often balanced military cooperation with rivalry against other Crusader princes.
Role in Key Events
He participated in Siege of Nicaea, 1097, Battle of Dorylaeum, 1097, Battle of Antioch, 1097, and Siege of Jerusalem, 1099.
Legacy
Raymond is remembered as one of the most influential aristocrats of the First Crusade.