10 March 1098 · Edessa
Foundation of the County of Edessa
A documented Crusades-period event connected with Edessa. Open the record for its historical context, principal actors and sources.
RESEARCH DOSSIER
Historical analysis of the event
Historical context
A documented Crusades-period event connected with Edessa. Open the record for its historical context, principal actors and sources.
Course of events
A documented Crusades-period event connected with Edessa. Open the record for its historical context, principal actors and sources.
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Consequences and significance
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