Tag: Asia

A 3D reconstruction of the city of Antioch in Roman times

Constance of Antioch

Posted on 2022-07-22025-06-10 by Antoine P. Borg

Constance inherited titles and, in theory, power but other people controlled her life. She also was kidnapped and forced to marry Raymond of Antioch.

She is one of my maternal 22 x great-grandmothers.

A scene of Raymond being defeated at the Battle of Inab

Raymond of Poitiers

Posted on 2018-04-242025-03-28 by Antoine P. Borg

Raymond of Poitiers was a Prince of Antioch during the first Crusade. He gained control by working with the bishop to con his future mother-in-law.

Bohemond of Poitiers

Posted on 2018-04-242025-05-6 by Antoine P. Borg

People called Bohemond “the Stammerer” because of a pronounced speech impediment he had. He ascended the throne when Antiochene nobility dethroned his mother.

He is one of my maternal 21 x great-grandfathers.

The coat of arms of the House of Poitiers

Henry of Antioch

Posted on 2018-04-242026-03-28 by Antoine P. Borg

There are few records of Henry of Antioch, also known as Henry de Poitiers. He died off the coast of Tyre, in present day Lebanon while sailing on a German ship.

The family crest for the de Lusignan family

Hugh III (The Great) of Cyprus

Posted on 2018-04-172026-03-26 by Antoine P. Borg

Hugh III adopted his mother’s family name of de Lusignan since he inherited Cyprus through her family. This marks the beginning of what historians call the second House of Lusignan.

The coat of arms of the Kings of Jerusalem and Cyprus

King Hugh IV of Cyprus

Posted on 2018-04-12026-03-28 by Antoine P. Borg

Hugh IV became King of Cyprus when his childless uncle died. Unwilling to start a new crusade to fight the Arabs, Hugh was content to deal with the Venetians for a peaceful life.

King Jean II of Cyprus

Posted on 2017-12-52025-03-7 by Antoine P. Borg

King Jean, or John, II was King of Cyprus who left an illegitimate heir which caused the reign of Kings of Cyprus to die out at the hands of the Venetians.

A photo of Kyrenia castle from the port - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

King James II of Cyprus (James the Bastard)

Posted on 2017-10-42025-03-7 by Antoine P. Borg

King James II Of Cyprus lived to the age of 35 when he was allegedly murdered by Venetian nobles. He was the illegitimate son of King John II of Cyprus, which is why historians refer to him as James the Bastard.