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Raynald of Châtillon

c. 1125–1187 · 12th century · Also known as Reynald of Châtillon

Raynald of Châtillon was a French knight who became Prince of Antioch by marriage in 1153 and, after years as a captive in Aleppo, Lord of Oultrejordain through his marriage to Stephanie of Milly in 1176. From Kerak he raided Muslim caravans and in 1182–1183 sent ships into the Red Sea, provoking Saladin. Captured at the Battle of Hattin in 1187, he was executed by Saladin himself.

Raynald of Châtillon
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Lordship of Oultrejordain

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Raynald of Châtillon. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/raynald-of-chatillon
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