Amalric and Baldwin IV Flashcards
When was Raymond III of Tripoli released from capture and what did he become in the same year?
Raymond III of Tripoli was released from capture in 1174 and became the regent.
What were the two groups in Baldwin IV’s court and what did each stand for?
In Baldwin IV’s court, the two leading factions were the ‘court party’ and ‘noble party’. The ‘court party’ were driven by the desire to the desire to expand their territorial possessions as such peace with the Muslims was unthinkable. The ‘noble party’ were older families who wanted to reach an understanding with the Muslims.
Who were the leading figures in the ‘noble party’?
The leading figures of the noble party were Raymond III, Humphrey II of Toron, Reynald of Sidon, the Ibelines and William of Tyre
Who were the leading figures in the ‘court party’?
The ‘court party’ was led by Baldwin’s mother Agnes de Courtenay, included Reynald of Chatillon, Joscelin III of Courtenay, and Aimery and Guy of Lusignan.
When did Aimery of Lusignan become Constable?
Aimery of Lusignan replaced Humphrey II of Toron as constable in 1179.
When was Eraclius was elected the patriarch of Jerusalem, over William of Tyre?
In 1180 Eraclius was elected patriarch of Jerusalem over William of Tyre.
When did Sibylla marry William Longsword?
Sibylla who married WilliamLongsword, the marquis of Montferrat, in 1177
When did Sibylla marry Guy of Lusignan?
Sibylla married Guy of Lusignan in 1180.
When was Raymond III of Tripoli reappointed as regent?
Baldwin reappointed Raymond III of Tripoli as regent in November 1183.
When did Baldwin IV die?
Baldwin IV died in 1185.
When did Baldwin V die?
Baldwin V died in 1186.
How many of Saladin’s men’s were lost at the battle of Montisgard (1177)
Between 18 and 24 thousand of Saladin’s men were killed at the battle of Montisgard, in 1177.
When was Reynald of Chatillon captured and released?
Reynald of Chatillon was captured in 1158, having previously been Prince of Antioch, and released in 1174 - upon Nur al-Din’s death.
When did Reynald attack the caravan carrying Saladin’s sister?
In 1187, Reynald attacked a caravan carrying Saladin’s sister
What was the outcome of the battle of Myriokephalon (1176)?
Manuel Comnenus had been defeated at the battle of Myriokephalon (1176) by Kilij Arslan II, who forced him to retreat from Turkey removing Byzantine military power
from Asia Minor
When did Manuel Comnenus die?
Manuel Comnenus died in 1180.
When did Androconicus create a truce with Saladin?
Androconicus made a truce with Saladin when Androconicus became threatened by a marriage alliance between Constance, sister of William II of Sicily, and Henry VI
What was the effect of Androconicus’ truce with Saladin?
The truce with Saladin and Androconicus was to remove all Byzantine protection from the principality of
Antioch, encouraging Muslim expansion. This meant that Bohemond III of Antioch was more concerned with his problems in the north rather than being able to give his full support to Baldwin IV and Raymond III of Tripoli.
When did Baldwin III die?
Baldwin III died in 1163.
When did Baldwin III capture Ascalon?
Baldwin III captured Ascalon in 1153.
What became the focus of Amalaric’s reign?
Under Amalric, the priorities of the Kingdom of Jerusalem shifted from being the capture of Aleppo to a possible conquest of Egypt
When did Amalric besiege Shirkuh in Bilbeis and why was the attack called off?
Amalric responded in 1164 by bringing an army to besiege Shirkuh in Bilbeis but the destruction of Bohemond III of Antioch’s army at the battle of Harenc forced Amalric’s retreat.
How did Amalric respond to Shirkuh’s second expedition on Egypt in 1167?
Amalric responded to Shirkuh’s second expedition by persuading the Frankish nobles of the need to maintain the balance of power by attacking Shirkuh. This included the nobles giving a special tax of 10% on movable property to fund it. Shirkuh was besieged in Alexandria.
When was a mutual evacuation of Egypt negotiated and what were the terms?
A mutual evacuation of Egypt was negotiated in September 1167 which recognised Egypt’s independence, Egypt was to pay an annual tribute of 100,000 dinars to the Franks, and a Frankish garrison remained in Cairo.
