Raymond IV of Toulouse

Raymond IV of Toulouse was one of the first nobles to take the cross after Pope Urban II's sermon at Clermont. He committed to lead the Provencal contingent of the First Crusade.

Raymond IV participated in the Siege of Antioch, a key battle of the First Crusade. He played a leading role in the capture of the city after an eight-month siege.

Raymond IV led the Provencal contingent in the Siege of Jerusalem. He was a key commander in the successful assault that captured the city for the Crusaders.

Raymond IV refused to become King of Jerusalem after the city's capture. He declined the title, which was then offered to Godfrey of Bouillon, who became Defender of the Holy Sepulchre.

Raymond IV began the siege of Tripoli, a key Muslim stronghold in Syria. He built a fortress called Mount Pilgrim to blockade the city, but died before its capture.

Raymond IV died of illness while besieging Tripoli. His death left the siege unfinished, but his son Bertrand later captured the city and established the County of Tripoli.