Raymond IV married of Saint-Gilles

France
Languedoc-Roussillon (RE) Gard (D)

Count of Toulouse

Count (lay)

Male

second wife: Matilda, daughter of Count Roger I of Sicily Cousin-in-law: Bohemond of Taranto (First Crusader, 1107-8 Crusader) Son: Bertrand of Saint-Gilles (1108-9 Crusader) Half-brother: Hugh VI of Lusignan (1101 Crusader) 3rd wife: Elvira of Castile-Leon (First Crusader) Son: Alfonso Jordan of Saint-Gilles (Second Crusader)

1st Crusade (1096-1099)

Raymond of Saint-Gilles

Certain

It has been suggested that he sold the county of Rouergue to Richard of Millau before the crusade (see VE, p. 85). He also made an endowment to the cathedral of Le Puy, and in return it was agreed that a candle would be kept burning for him before the image of Mary, mother of Jesus.

His eldest son, Bertrand of St Gilles

Survived

Raymond is described as 'the first major layman to take the cross' (VE, p. 80). He departed in mid-December 1096. In due course, he came under attack from imperial troops. On 12 April 1097, his troops sacked Roussa. On 18 April 1097, he met Byzantine envoys, who offered safe conduct. He later took an oath to Emperor Alexios, but it was a slightly different oath from that taken by the other leaders. He is said to have been the wealthiest of the crusade's leaders (VE, p. 121).

Accounts of Raymond's deeds can be found in most First Crusade chronicles.

Crusade of 1101

Raymond of Saint-Gilles

Certain

Survived

He brought the Holy Lance with him on this expedition.

Accounts of Raymond's deeds can be found in most First Crusade chronicles.