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Tancred

American

[tang-krid] / ˈtæŋ krɪd /

noun

1078?–1112, Norman leader in the first Crusade.

Tancred British

/ ˈtæŋkrɪd /

noun

died 1112, Norman hero of the First Crusade, who played a prominent part in the capture of Jerusalem (1099)

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On the roof of the Temple a great number of pagans of both sexes had assembled, and these were taken under the protection of Tancred and Gaston of Beert.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2019

An independent committee also investigated complaints from three former AOC staff members and a member of the public but Tancred was exonerated.

From Reuters • Sep. 13, 2017

Tancred stood down from his role in April after allegations of bullying were made by former AOC chief executive Fiona de Jong.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2017

Tancred said he made an unqualified apology to de Jong for his conduct and its impact on her.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2017

Aboo Taher took possession of the town in the name of Risvan, but Tancred, who was at war with that prince, having come and attacked it, it was forced to surrender.

From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas

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