The coat of arms of the House of Poitiers

Ranulf II’s mistress

We know little about Ranulf II’s mistress, the mother of Ebalus Manzer. The lack of documentation is because she was a mistress and monks were the main record keepers of the day.

A map showing Patras, Greece

Marieta de Patras

Marieta de Patras was the Greek lover of King John II of Cyprus. She bore him a son who reigned as King James III of Cyprus. She died in Padua after Ventian nobles kept her in captivity so they could control Cyprus.