 Raymond was the wealthier and more powerful of the two, but at first he refused to become king, perhaps attempting to show his piety and probably hoping that the other nobles would insist upon his election anyway.The more popular Godfrey did not hesitate like Raymond, and accepted a position as secular leader.Although it is widely claimed that he took the title "Advocatus Sancti Sepulchri" ("advocate" or "defender" of the Holy Sepulchre), this title is used only in a letter that was not written by Godfrey.