Raynald of Châtillon

French crusader

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Lived 1120–1187, aged 67

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1120–1187
Aged 67

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Updated 2026-05-29

Crusader nobleman who ruled Antioch and Transjordan in the 12th century, mostly by marrying up—his second wife's subjects weren't thrilled about it. Known for mercenary work and holding territory through spousal connections rather than birthright.

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Raynald of Châtillon, also known as Reynald, Reginald, or Renaud, was Prince of Antioch—a crusader state in the Middle East—from 1153 to 1160 or 1161, and Lord of Transjordan—a large fiefdom in the crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem—from 1175 until his death, ruling both territories iure uxoris. The second son of a French noble family, he joined the Second Crusade in 1147, and settled in Jerusalem as a mercenary. Six years later, he married Princess Constance of Antioch, although her subjects regarded the marriage as a mesalliance.

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