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Guy of Lusignan Becomes King of Jerusalem (1186)
After Baldwin V's early death in August 1186, Jerusalem fell into a succession crisis;…
Timeline
- 1186Acre · LevantThe young king Baldwin V died at Acre, the regency system collapsed, the question of succession suddenly sharpened, and rival factions vied for dominance.
- 1186Jerusalem · LevantSibylla was crowned queen in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and on the spot married Guy of Lusignan, who thereby became king. Opposing nobles refused to swear him fealty, deepening the kingdom's divisions.
Sources
- The Leper King and His Heirs: Baldwin IV and the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem — Bernard Hamilton (2000)
- A History of the Crusades, Vol. II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem — Steven Runciman (1952)