Baldwin III of Jerusalem
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Baldwin III was the king of Jerusalem from 1143 until his death. Although he only took up sole rule in 1152 and died young, he was the longest-reigning of the 12th-century kings of Jerusalem. He expan
On his deathbed, Baldwin II conferred the kingdom on Fulk, Melisende, and Baldwin III.
Baldwin III was crowned together with his mother after his father died, but it was she who took up power.
At 14, Baldwin won his first military success at Wadi Musa—after which his mother took steps to prevent a second.
Raymond of Poitiers
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Raymond of Poitiers was the prince of Antioch from 1136 until his death. He ruled the Principality of Antioch as the first husband of Princess Constance. He preserved the integrity of the principality
13th-century depiction of Raymond (right) treating with Emperor John II Komnenos
When John II Komnenos arrived with a vast army, Raymond had no choice but kneel and swear fealty.
Instead of helping John take Shaizar, Raymond and Joscelin played dice in their tents.
Raymond's seal depicts him on horseback and identifies him as "Raymond, prince of Antioch".