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".
Melisende was the queen of Jerusalem from 1131 to 1152. She was the first female ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the first woman to hold a public office in the crusader kingdom. Her fame grew in
Melisende's father spent 18 months in captivity, but neither Melisende nor her mother governed in his stead.
Fulk, depicted here on his seal as count of Anjou, was already an experienced ruler when he was selected to marry Melisende.
The coronation of Fulk and Melisende was the first to be held at the Holy Sepulchre.