(
Prague) The origins of Volkmar are unknown, but his name suggests he emerged among the German pilgrims of the People's Crusade. Volkmar set out from the
Rhineland with over 10,000 Crusaders, taking a route through
Bohemia. Though Volkmar's army exhibited less strength and brigandry than Emicho's, he was nonetheless inspired by the count's persecution of Jewish people. Arriving in
Prague at the end of May, Volkmar and his men began massacring the
city's Jewish citizens by the end of June, resisting all local authorities and the protests of Bishop Cosmas. After their sojourn in Prague, Volkmar and his followers traveled into the
Kingdom of Hungary. But the Hungarians had no patience for Volkmar and his bloodshed and so, by order of
Coloman of Hungary, proceeded to attack and break their ranks, slaying and imprisoning many. Volkmar's fate is unknown, though he was likely killed or captured. ==Legacy==