The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Joscelin I of Edessa
Also known as Joscelin the elder, Count of Edessa, Joscelin the younger
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 274
There's something indomitable about this Crusader leader, the kind of presence that suggests a man who would rather die leading his troops than abandon his post, regardless of his physical condition.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 274
- Books
- 1
Joscelin I of Edessa served as a Crusader count whose defense of Edessa became legendary. He died like a soldier in a horse litter at the head of his troops, refusing to neglect his duties even in his final moments. His death in Aleppo prison marked the end of a life dedicated to the defense of Crusader territories.
Description
Joscelin I of Edessa carries the weathered appearance of a Crusader count, with the military bearing of someone accustomed to leading troops in defense of contested territories. Even when carried in a horse litter, his presence commands the respect due to a battle-hardened leader.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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