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Tancred

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Tan·cred  (tngkrd) 1078?-1112.
Norman soldier. A leader in the First Crusade (1096-1099), he served as regent of the principality of Antioch (1101-1112).
Tancred [ˈtæŋkrɪd]
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(Biographies / Tancred (death date: 1112) M, Norman, MISC: crusader) died 1112, Norman hero of the First Crusade, who played a prominent part in the capture of Jerusalem (1099)
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Noun1.Tancred - Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)Tancred - Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)
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But Tancred, the bay horse, began to make such spirited remonstrances against this frequent change of direction, that Stephen, catching sight of Willy Moss peeping through the gate, called out, "Here
The Mill on the Floss by Eliot, George View in context
The plain of Esdraelon--"the battle-field of the nations"--only sets one to dreaming of Joshua, and Benhadad, and Saul, and Gideon; Tamerlane, Tancred, Coeur de Lion, and Saladin; the warrior Kings of Persia, Egypt's heroes, and Napoleon--for they all fought here.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
 
 
 
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