William, Bishop of Orange
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William, Bishop of Orange took part in the First Crusade
. After the death of Adhemar of Le Puy
, he was recognized as leader of the clergy, until he himself died six months later in December of 1098.
First Crusade
The First Crusade was a military expedition by Western Christianity to regain the Holy Lands taken in the Muslim conquest of the Levant, ultimately resulting in the recapture of Jerusalem...
. After the death of Adhemar of Le Puy
Adhemar of Le Puy
Adhemar de Monteil , one of the principal figures of the First Crusade, was bishop of Puy-en-Velay from before 1087...
, he was recognized as leader of the clergy, until he himself died six months later in December of 1098.