Kingdom of Jerusalem 1185-97

Question 1

Baldwin IV’s plans

Answer 1

1174 - Baldwin made Raymond of Antioch regent for Baldwin V
- One of Raymonds first actions was to extend Saladin truce with Antioch across all of Frankish lands
- 4 year truce agreed - lasted until 1189

Question 2

Baldwin V’s reign

Answer 2

Baldwin died 1187 - left no clear heir with mother Sybilla and Isabella rivals to throne

Question 3

Sybilla’s actions

Answer 3

Pretended to divorce to Guy to take throne - remarried him
- gained support from Humphrey of Toron and grand masters of Templars

Question 4

Raymond of Antioch

Answer 4

Allied with Saladin against Guy - allowed muslims safe passage through lands if they would help him be placed on throne

Question 5

Spark for war

Answer 5

Reynald of Chatillon attacked muslim caravan crossing from Cairo to Damascus - didn’t honour truce made with Saladin - failed to make restitution for his crime when instructed to by Guy

Question 6

Reconciliation

Answer 6

In response to threat against Jerusalem - Raymond allied with Guy
- Saladin’s son attacked lands in Galilee - Templars and Hospitiallars summoned to defend Jerusalem - approx 150 knights and 300 cavalry faced 7000 strong muslim army - christians wiped out