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The Kingdom of Cilician Armenia, 1199-1375.
The Kingdom of Cilician Armenia, 1199-1375.

The Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia was a state formed in the Middle Ages by Armenian refugees fleeing the Seljuk invasion of Armenia. It was located near the Mediterranean Sea in what is today southern Turkey. The country was independent from around 1078 to 1375.

Fortress of Korikos in Cilician Armenia. 13th century
Fortress of Korikos in Cilician Armenia. 13th century

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[change] Crusades

The Armenians were the most important of the Crusaders allies, from the local troops recruited within the Crusader States.[1] Many Armenian mercenaries became available in the early 12th century.

Thoros II was a powerful Armenian prince who offered the transfer of 30,000 Armenian warriors with there families to the Kingdom of Jerusalem the king and barons were interested.[2]

“ King Thoros of Armenia proposed that King Amalric of Jerusalem evict the Saracen peasants of his realm and replace them with 30,000 trustworthy Armenian warriors, who would come with there families to populate and defend the country.[3] ”

[change] See also

[change] References

  1. ↑ The Crusades - Page 20 by Dr David Nicolle
  2. ↑ Comparative Studies in Society and History - Page 417 by Society for the Comparative Study of Society and History
  3. ↑ The Crusades: The Essential Readings - Page 244 by Thomas F. Madden

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