My family tree through the ages
In 1136, amidst religious and political tensions in Antioch, Bishop Ralph used his influence and deceptive tactics to marry young Princess Constance to Raymond of Poitiers, securing political alliances and reinforcing Latin church dominance over Byzantine objections.
Enguerrand, an obscure potential Count, may have come from modern Belgium. He’s my 33 x great-grandfather
Isabella of Ibelin, born in the 13th century is only known as the wife of Hugh III of Cyprus.
Isabelle of Cyprus, a regent of Jerusalem, was a Cypriot noble and the youngest daughter of King Hugh I. She appointed her husband and son as Bailiffs of Jerusalem before her death in 1264.
James I of Cyprus served as regent for his nephew Peter II, before becoming King in 1382. He led a war against Genoese, was imprisoned, and later released in 1385. He is my 15 x great-grandfather
This article explores the author’s lineage tracing back to Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor after the Roman Empire’s collapse. Charlemagne, born in Aachen, was renowned for his conquests and cultural contributions, despite being illiterate. He had 20 children with multiple wives and concubines. The author also acknowledges Charlemagne’s brutal methods of spreading Christianity. His death in 814 led to the crumble of his empire due to succession disputes.
Countess Plaisance was an independently wealthy Lebanese Countess who inherited lands across Lebanon and Israel from her parents.
At the limits of documented history, Gauslin of Maine is my 32nd x great-grand-father. Information is sparse because few records still exist.
There is almost no information about Count Berengar’s wife. She is simply known as someone’s daughter and someone else’s wife.
Father to the Viking Rollo, Ragnvild conquered Scotland, had ugly children, and was an Earl in Norway.