The Byzantine Empire 1149-1187

Question 1

Did the Byzantine Empire provide help?

Answer 1

They were a powerful ally for the Franks from 1149 after the failure of the 2nd Crusade but due to their own internal problems provided very little help from 1180s onwards

Question 2

Marriage Alliances

Answer 2

Baldwin III and Amalric looked to the Byzantine Empire when making marriage alliances

Question 3

Reynald of Chatillon

Answer 3

1153 Constance of Antioch against the wishes of Baldwin III and Manuel I married Reynald - took the position of Prince of Antioch

1156 launched an attacked on Cyprus and looted it for all of its wealth - horrified both Baldwin III and Amalric I and may have prompted their marriage alliance in 1158

Question 4

Campaign in Egypt

Answer 4

1169 Manuel provided men and supplies for a joint attack on Egypt with Amalric

Question 5

What happened at the battle of Myriokephalon and when was it?

Answer 5

1176, Kilij Arslan II defeated the Byzantine Empire - ended hopes of regaining land in Anatolia and reduced their influence on Levantine politics

Question 6

Why did Byzantine support end?

Answer 6

Manuel died 1180 leaving unstable situation in Constatinople - son Alexios II was usurped by Andronikos who was firmly anti - Latin