Raymond of Poitiers
Prince of Antioch · Politicians · Lived 1115 to 1149 · aged 34
Raymond of Poitiers was Prince of Antioch from 1136 to 1149. He was the younger son of William IX, Duke of Aquitaine, and his wife Philippa, Countess of Toulouse, born in the very year that his father the Duke began his infamous liaison with Dangereuse de Chatelherault.
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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".
John's death following a hunting accident averted a Byzantine attack on Antioch.
Raymond refused to aid Joscelin in relieving Edessa and the city and its castle fell to the Zengids.
Louis refused to aid Raymond and instead linked up with other crusade leaders in Jerusalem. They attacked Damascus, where they were defeated.About this person
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Lived 1115 to 1149 · aged 34
