Henry unknown of Esch-sur-Sûre
Country and Region of Origin
Luxembourg
Diekirch (DIS)
Diekirch (DIS)
Specific Title
Lord of Esch-sur-Sûre
Role
Noble (lay)
Gender and Marital Statusa
Male
Family
brother: Godfrey (First Crusader)
Father: Fredelo, a relative of Duke Godrey.
Crusades
Expedition
1st Crusade (1096-1099)
Contingent Leader
Godfrey of Bouillon
Probability of Participation
Certain
Consequences of Expedition
Died
Actions
Henry travelled ahead of Godfrey's army along with Baldwin II of Hainaut in the hope of benefiting from the generosity of Emperor Alexios Komnenos. He died of plague at Turbessel in 1098.
Sources
AA, pp. 60-61, 72-73, 112-113, 126-127, 196-197, 200-201, 206-207, 302-303, 320-321, 332-335, 342-343. WT, pp. 138, 161-162, 171, 203, 316-317, 330, 338, 344. CKJ, p. 48.
