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Tancred of Hauteville (c. 980 – 1041) was an 11th-century Norman petty lord about whom little is known. He was a minor noble near Coutances in the Cotentin. Tancred is primarily known by the achievements of his twelve sons.
Apr 10, 2024 · Tancred of Hauteville (born c. 1075—died December 12, 1112, Antioch [now in Turkey]) was the regent of Antioch and one of the leaders of the First Crusade. Tancred was a Norman lord of south Italy.
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Tancred (c. 1075 – December 5 or December 12, 1112) was an Italo-Norman leader of the First Crusade who later became Prince of Galilee and regent of the Principality of Antioch. Tancred came from the house of Hauteville and was the great-grandson of Norman lord Tancred of Hauteville.
Oct 18, 2022 · Tancred de Hauteville was an eleventh-century Norman petty lord about whom little is known. His historical importance comes entirely from the accomplishments of his sons and later descendants.
- Coutances, Normandy
- between 980 and circa 990
- "Tancrède", "l'Ancien", "Tankred"
- Coutances, Manche, Normandy, France
The first well-known member of the family is Tancred of Hauteville, a minor baron of Normandy who died about 1041. He had twelve sons and at least two daughters by two wives, Muriel and Fressenda.
Tancred of Hauteville. Crusader, Prince of Galilee and Tiberias, Regent of Antioch and Edessa. Grandson of Robert Guiscard. Accompanied his uncle Bohemond of Tarent on the Crusade. He captured Tarsus in 1097 and helped in the siege of Antioch one year later.
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The Hauteville family’s indomitable spirit and determination inspire future generations, reminding us of the power of vision, courage, and perseverance. Discover the enduring legacy of Tancred de Hauteville, the Norman knight whose family line reshaped medieval Southern Italy.
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