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Balian of Ibelin

c. 1143–1193 · 12th century

Balian of Ibelin was a leading baron of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the youngest son of Barisan of Ibelin. In 1177 he married the dowager queen Maria Komnene, gaining Nablus. After the defeat at Hattin he led the defence of Jerusalem against Saladin in 1187 and negotiated its surrender, allowing many inhabitants to ransom themselves. He later helped negotiate the Treaty of Jaffa of 1192.

Balian of Ibelin
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Lordship of Ibelin

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Balian of Ibelin. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/balian-of-ibelin
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