Kerbogha

Kerbogha (Arabic كربغا, Turkish Kürboğa importance. " Strong Bull" ) ( † 1102) was known Atabeg of Mosul at the time of the First Crusade and because of its military capabilities.

When he heard in 1098 that the Crusaders besieged Antioch, he gathered his troops and went on his way to relieve the city. Upon his arrival, on July 7, the Crusaders had already been four days in the possession of the city. Kerbogha now began to besiege the Crusaders themselves.

During the siege of Peter the Hermit was sent by the Christian princes to Kerbogha to propose to him to settle their disputes in duels. Probably because Kerbogha felt sure he saw no point in this proposal and rejected it.

Within the city, Peter Bartholomew claimed at that time to have discovered the Holy Lance by a vision. This discovery sparked new energy in the Christian army. At the same time broke disagreements and infighting in the army of Atabegs from. As Bohemond of Taranto, a leader of Christians to attack decided Kerbogha was surprised as his spies had told him of a weak and poorly organized army. He found instead a motivated and united force against, while his army was divided into fractions. It was beaten, Kerbogha retired with the remains back to Mosul. This had a negative impact on his power and prestige.

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