Problems with establishment of the crusader states Flashcards
What happened after Baldwin II died in 1131?
- Melisende his daughter became queen.
- Married Fulk.
- Had two kids: Baldwin and Amalric.
- Fulk was very unpopular with native franks.
Why did the people dislike Fulk?
- Tried to install his own men from Europe into positions of power which upset the status quo.
- Fulk part of the civil war with Hugh of Jaffa.
- Hugh allied with fatamids, the other states did not like Fulk.
Why did Fulk dislike Hugh of Jaffa?
-Accused of having an affair with Melisende his wife.
What was happening in regard to travel from the east (pilgrims)?
- Less pilgrims making the journey.
- Crusaders reached territorial limit in 1130’s
Who was the new Byzantine emperor?
John II.
What did the new Byzantine emperor want to do and how did he go about this?
- Assert his authority over Antioch.
- Marched to the city with an army and got homage.
- Intended to march to Jerusalem but died (and fulk!) the same year.
What happened when Fulk died?
- Baldwin (III) his son and Melisendes his wife shared power.
- Made it difficult to asset Jerusalem’s power over other states.
What was happening in the Muslim world during this time?
- Zengi was expanding his power.
- He had became Atabeg of Mosul in 1127 and Aleppo a year later.
Where did Zengi attempt to conquer several times?
-Damascus but failed.
Which two places allied against Zengi in 1140?
-Damascus and Jerusalem.
What year did Zengi capture Edessa?
-1144.
Where did Fulk build castles?
- Kerak
- lbelin,
- Blanchegarde
- Bathgilbelin.
What was Fulk accused of doing?
- Trying to assassinate Hugh.
- Gave Melisendes more power in the process.
The rulers of Antioch, Tripoli and Edessa do to Fulk in 1132?
-allied against Fulk to stop him asserting his authority over them
What did the Baldwins attempt to do in terms of power?
-chief amongst the other states
