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Melisende

Biography

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List of Queens of Jerusalem

 

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Queen Melisende of Jerusalem #Shorts

 

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Sibylla, Queen Of Jerusalem

 

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Melisende and Irish music

 

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Amalric of Jerusalem: Crusader King

Melisende was Queen of Jerusalem from 1131 to 1153, and regent for her son between 1153 and 1161 while he was on campaign. She was the eldest daughter of King Baldwin II of Jerusalem, and the Armenian princess Morphia of Melitene.
  • Personal 

  • Heir presumptive 

  • Palace intrigue 

  • Patroness of the church and arts 

  • Second Crusade 

  • Mother and son 

  • Retirement 

  • Death