Capturing of sea ports Flashcards
1
Q
Why were sea ports important?
A
- Immediate priority - provides a vital economic connect to Mediterranean trade network
- gave opportunity for reinforcements to arrive from west
2
Q
What are examples of the ports taken and how were they captured?
A
1101 - Arsuf and Caesarea
–> Emir refused entry - Baldwin attacked and killed most of the male population, enslaved the women and children - took by force
1102 - Tortosa
1104 - Haifa - surrendered to Baldwin I with help of Venetian fleet
1104 - Acre - surrendered to Baldwin I - allowed muslim inhabitant to remain in port but had to pay a poll tax
3
Q
What ports were captured in 1110 and who helped?
A
Beirut and Sidon - Naval support provided by Norwegian fleet led by King Sigurd
