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John of Brienne

Type Figure Region France Time c. 1170–1237 Also known as Jean de Brienne、John of Brienne、约翰·德·布里安纳

John of Brienne (c. 1170–1237), a French Champagne nobleman, became King of Jerusalem by marrying Queen Maria in 1210, cooperating and clashing with …

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  1. c. 1170–1209Brienne · ChampagneJohn was born in Brienne in Champagne, inherited his family's lands, and accumulated military and political experience in western France, laying the groundwork for his later marriage alliance in the Levant.
  2. 1210–1225Jerusalem · Kingdom of JerusalemMarried and crowned alongside Queen Maria in 1210, organized defenses at Acre and elsewhere, and participated in the Fifth Crusade; abdicated in 1225 in favor of his daughter Isabella.
  3. 1229–1237Constantinople · Latin EmpireBecame Emperor of the Latin Empire in 1229 with the support of the pope and Frederick II, maneuvering among Balkan and Greek powers until his death near Constantinople in 1237.

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