The principality of Galilee was one of the four major seigneuries of the crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, according to 13th-century commentator John of Ibelin, grandson of Balian. The direct holdings of
Galilee in 1187
Raymond III was count of Tripoli from 1152 to 1187. He was one of the most influential political and military figures in the Crusader states of the 12th century. Leader of the faction of the local nob
Principality of Galilee
…Walter of Saint Omer (1159–1171), first husband of Eschiva of Bures Raymond III of Tripoli (1174–1187) with his wife Eschiva of Bures Hugh II of Saint Omer (1187–1204…
Raymond is appointed regent for the underage Baldwin V of Jerusalem by the child's uncle King Baldwin IV
The troubadour Jaufre Rudel dying in the arms of Raymond's mother, Hodierna of Jerusalem
Ruins of the crusader castle at Arqa
Copper fals minted in Saladin's name