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The Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia: Crusader Allies
Long before the tragedies of the twentieth century, Armenia carved out a sovereign existence in the Levant. This episode explores the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, established in 1080 by refugees fleeing the Seljuk conquests of their ancestral highlands. Under rulers like Leo I and Hethum I, this small but strategic kingdom became a vital bridge between East and West. We examine how Armenian nobles integrated into the feudal structures of the Crusader states, marrying into European royal lines and supplying crucial cavalry to the Latin kingdoms. The narrative follows the diplomatic maneuvering…
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