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FIRST CRUSADE Reception of Gautier-sans- Avoir by the King of Hungary
FIRST CRUSADE Reception of Gautier-sans- Avoir by the King of Hungary, who permits him to pass through his territory with the Crusaders. Date: 1095-6
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This evocative image captures the historic moment when Count Gautier-sans-Avoir, a prominent French nobleman and crusader, was received by King Koloman I of Hungary in the year 1095 or 1096. The First Crusade, a military campaign sanctioned by the Catholic Church to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule, had reached the eastern borders of the Hungarian Kingdom. Gautier-sans-Avoir, known for his military prowess and fierce loyalty, led a significant contingent of Crusaders through Hungarian territory. King Koloman I, a wise and just ruler, welcomed the Crusaders with open arms, recognizing the importance of their mission and the potential benefits it could bring to his kingdom. In this scene, Gautier-sans-Avoir is depicted on horseback, dressed in full armor, as he is greeted by King Koloman I. The Hungarian monarch, seated on his throne, extends his hand in a gesture of hospitality and permission for the Crusaders to continue their journey. Surrounded by his courtiers and nobles, King Koloman I exudes a sense of authority and dignity. The reception of Gautier-sans-Avoir by King Koloman I was a pivotal moment in the history of the First Crusade. It not only secured the safe passage of the Crusaders through Hungarian territory but also strengthened the diplomatic ties between the Hungarian Kingdom and the Crusader forces. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the political and historical significance of the First Crusade and the alliances that were forged during this time.
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