You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
alternatehistory.com
Jerusalem was captured on July 15 1099. Raymond was offered the crown of the new Kingdom of Jerusalem, but refused, as he was reluctant to rule in the city in which Christ had suffered. He said that he shuddered to think of being called "King of Jerusalem". It is also likely that he wished to continue the siege of Tripoli rather than remain in Jerusalem... Raymond believed that by demonstrating openly piety and humility he would have caused the sympathy of the Nobles and they would support his candidacy... But his plan backfired... The Nobles then offered the crown to Godfrey de Bouillon who accepted it but with an ill-defined title (Advocatus Sancti Sepulchri) so as to not damage his piety with a secular title...
WI Raymond had accept the Crown offered to him then? Or at least came up with an ill-defined title for that like Godfrey's?
How is this altering History? Any thoughts?