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Establishment of Raynald of Châtillon's Lordship

Type Event Region Antioch Time 1154

After gaining the regency through marriage to Constance of Antioch in 1153, Raynald of Châtillon consolidated his position as effective ruler of the …

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  1. 1153Antioch · AntiochAfter the former Prince of Antioch, Raymond of Poitiers, fell in battle, Constance married Raynald of Châtillon to secure rule of the principality, and Raynald thus governed Antioch's affairs and army as her consort.
  2. 1154Antioch · AntiochBy 1154 Raynald firmly controlled the city of Antioch and its surrounding fortresses, establishing an independent and bellicose style of rule; the principality entered a period dominated by his personal aggression.

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