ABSTRACT

In this study covering the expedition of King Sigurðr I of Norway to Jerusalem in the 12th century the king’s outset from his country Norway, to the East, expedition route and date are studied in detail. The king’s and his men’s activities during the expedition and in Jerusalem are also mentioned. Whether King Sigurðr’s expedion is a pilgrimage or a crusade is also described. Lastly Sidon Siege, probably the most important part of King Sigurðr’s expedition, which he joined in order to help Baudouin de Boulogne King of Jerusalem’s conquest of Sidon, which he failed to conquer previously, with the help Norwegian marine help is also described.