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Raymond of Poitiers

Type Figure Region Levant Time c. 1115–1149 Also known as Raymond of Antioch

Raymond of Poitiers (c. 1115–1149), son of William IX, Count of Poitiers, became Prince of Antioch by marrying Constance in 1136;…

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  1. 1136–1146Antioch · Principality of AntiochAfter marrying Constance, Raymond took charge of Antioch, repaired its defenses and courted allies such as the Armenians, guarding Antioch's northern frontier during Zengi's expansion. After the fall of Edessa in 1144, he realized the growing Muslim threat to the vassal states.
  2. 1147–1149Antioch · Principality of AntiochAfter the Second Crusade arrived in 1147, Raymond discussed an inland attack on Syria with Louis VII, but the 1148 expedition to Shaizar failed. In 1149 Nur al-Din besieged outposts near Lattakia; Raymond marched to relieve them and was ambushed and killed at the Battle of Inab on 29 June, his head sent to Nur al-Din.

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