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Guglielmo Embriaco

fl. 1099–1102 · 12th century · Also known as William Embriaco, Testa di Maglio

Guglielmo Embriaco was a Genoese merchant and commander in the First Crusade. In 1099 he dismantled his ships to build siege engines for the capture of Jerusalem, and he later helped take Arsuf and Caesarea, bringing rich booty back to Genoa. His family, the Embriaci, became lords of Gibelet (Byblos) in the County of Tripoli.

Guglielmo Embriaco
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