Deaths on April 20

Peter Bartholomew

Died on April 20, 1099

Peter Bartholomew (b. 1061)

Peter Bartholomew (French: Pierre Barthélemy, died 20 April 1099) was a French soldier and mystic who was part of the First Crusade as part of the army of Raymond of Saint-Gilles. Peter was initially a servant to William, Lord of Cunhlat.

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Events on 1099

7 Jun

Siege of Jerusalem (1099)
First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins.
15 Jul

Siege of Jerusalem (1099)
First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final assault of a difficult siege.
22 Jul

Godfrey of Bouillon
First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Jerusalem.
12 Aug

Battle of Ascalon
First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade.