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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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