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	'''Amalric I''' was [[King]] of [[Jerusalem]] between 1162 and 1174.		'''Amalric I''' was [[King]] of [[Jerusalem]] between 1162 and 1174.

	He was the second son of [[Queen]] [[Melisende]] and Fulk of [[Anjou]], and was [[Count]] of Jaffa before his accession.		He was the second son of [[Queen]] [[Melisende]] and [[Fulk of Anjou]], and was [[Count]] of [[Jaffa]] before his accession.

	In the dispute between his mother, and his older brother [[Baldwin III]], over the governance of the [[~~kingdom]]~~ of Jerusalem, Amalric had sided with Melisende, and in 1152 Baldwin ~~beseiged~~ them both in the citadel of Jerusalem, the Tower of David. However, when Baldwin obtained what he had sought, the undisputed [[crown]], he did not hold Amalric's filial loyalty against him and when, a year later, in 1153, he captured Ascalon, he added it to Amalric's [[fief]] of Jaffa.		In the dispute between his mother, and his older brother [[Baldwin III]], over the governance of the [[Kingdom of Jerusalem]], Amalric had sided with [[Melisende]], and in 1152 Baldwin besieged them both in the citadel of Jerusalem, the Tower of David. However, when Baldwin obtained what he had sought, the undisputed [[crown]], he did not hold Amalric's filial loyalty against him and when, a year later, in 1153, he captured [[Ascalon]], he added it to Amalric's [[fief]] of Jaffa.

	In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa, although the marriage may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be ~~gathered to heaven~~. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the ~~Crusader~~ Kingdom.		In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of [[Edessa]], although the marriage may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to pass away. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

	Baldwin III died in 1162, childless -- Amalric was the heir, but the consanguinity argument reared his head again and, in order to succeed, he was obliged to have his marriage ~~anulled~~ (although the [[Catholic Church\|Church]] ruled their children legitimate). He allowed Agnes to remain Countess of Jaffa and ascended the throne wifeless. Agnes then remarried, to ~~High~~ of Ibelin, to whom she had been affianced prior to marrying Amalric.		Baldwin III died in 1162, childless -- Amalric was the heir, but the consanguinity argument reared his head again and, in order to succeed, he was obliged to have his marriage annulled (although the [[Catholic Church\|Church]] ruled their children legitimate). He allowed Agnes to remain Countess of Jaffa and ascended the throne wifeless. Agnes then remarried, to [[Hugh of Ibelin]], to whom she had been affianced prior to marrying Amalric.

	Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[~~emperor~~]] Manuel I. King and emperor then negotiated an ~~allaince~~ against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].		Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married [[Maria Comnena]], grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[Emperor]] [[Manuel I]]. King and emperor then negotiated an alliance against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of [[Egypt]], the former Vizier, [[Yusuf Salah al-Din]], better known to the West as [[Saladin]].

	In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian ~~Muslims~~ were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.		In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized [[Eilat]]; thereafter he and the Syrian [[Muslim]]s were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of [[Banias]]. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.

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	He was the second son of [[Queen]] [[Melisende]] and Fulk of [[Anjou]], and was [[Count]] of Jaffa before his accession.		He was the second son of [[Queen]] [[Melisende]] and Fulk of [[Anjou]], and was [[Count]] of Jaffa before his accession.

	In the dispute between his mother, and his older brother [[Baldwin III]], over the governance of the [[kingdom]] of Jerusalem, Amalric had sided with Melisende, and in 1152 Baldwin beseiged them both in the citadel of Jerusalem, the Tower of David. However, when Baldwin obtained what he had sought, the undisputed [[crown]], he did not hold Amalric's filial ~~loyaltly~~ against him and when, a year later, in 1153, he captured Ascalon, he added it to Amalric's [[fief]] of Jaffa.		In the dispute between his mother, and his older brother [[Baldwin III]], over the governance of the [[kingdom]] of Jerusalem, Amalric had sided with Melisende, and in 1152 Baldwin beseiged them both in the citadel of Jerusalem, the Tower of David. However, when Baldwin obtained what he had sought, the undisputed [[crown]], he did not hold Amalric's filial loyalty against him and when, a year later, in 1153, he captured Ascalon, he added it to Amalric's [[fief]] of Jaffa.

	In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa. ~~His~~ ~~marraige~~ may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be gathered to heaven. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Crusader Kingdom.		In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa, although the marriage may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be gathered to heaven. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Crusader Kingdom.

	Baldwin III died in 1162, childless -- Amalric was the heir, but the consanguinity argument reared his head again and, in order ~~the~~ succeed, he was obliged to have his marriage anulled (although the [[Catholic Church\|Church]] ruled their children legitimate). He allowed Agnes to remain Countess of Jaffa and ascended the throne wifeless. Agnes then remarried, to High of Ibelin, to whom she had been affianced prior to marrying Amalric.		Baldwin III died in 1162, childless -- Amalric was the heir, but the consanguinity argument reared his head again and, in order to succeed, he was obliged to have his marriage anulled (although the [[Catholic Church\|Church]] ruled their children legitimate). He allowed Agnes to remain Countess of Jaffa and ascended the throne wifeless. Agnes then remarried, to High of Ibelin, to whom she had been affianced prior to marrying Amalric.

	Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[emperor]] Manuel I. King and ~~empreor~~ then negotiated an allaince against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].		Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[emperor]] Manuel I. King and emperor then negotiated an allaince against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].

	In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian Muslims were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.		In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian Muslims were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.



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	In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa. His marraige may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be gathered to heaven. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Crusader Kingdom.		In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa. His marraige may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be gathered to heaven. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Crusader Kingdom.

	Baldwin III died in 1162, childless -- Amalric was the heir, but the consanguinity argument reared his head again and, in order to succeed, he was obliged to have his marriage anulled (although the [[Catholic Church\|Church]] ruled their children legitimate). He allowed Agnes to remain Countess of Jaffa and ascended the throne wifeless. Agnes then remarried, to High of Ibelin, to whom she had been affianced prior to marrying Amalric.		Baldwin III died in 1162, childless -- Amalric was the heir, but the consanguinity argument reared his head again and, in order the succeed, he was obliged to have his marriage anulled (although the [[Catholic Church\|Church]] ruled their children legitimate). He allowed Agnes to remain Countess of Jaffa and ascended the throne wifeless. Agnes then remarried, to High of Ibelin, to whom she had been affianced prior to marrying Amalric.

	Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[emperor]] Manuel I. King and empreor then negotiated an allaince against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].		Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[emperor]] Manuel I. King and empreor then negotiated an allaince against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].

	In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian Muslims were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.		In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian Muslims were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.
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	In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian Muslims were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.		In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian Muslims were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.

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	In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa. His marraige may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be gathered to heaven. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Crusader Kingdom.		In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa. His marraige may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be gathered to heaven. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Crusader Kingdom.

	Baldwin III died in 1162, childless -- Amalric was the heir, but the consanguinity argument reared his head again and, in order ~~the~~ succeed, he was obliged to have his marriage anulled (although the [[Catholic Church\|Church]] ruled their children legitimate). He allowed Agnes to remain Countess of Jaffa and ascended the throne wifeless. Agnes then remarried, to High of Ibelin, to whom she had been affianced prior to marrying Amalric.		Baldwin III died in 1162, childless -- Amalric was the heir, but the consanguinity argument reared his head again and, in order to succeed, he was obliged to have his marriage anulled (although the [[Catholic Church\|Church]] ruled their children legitimate). He allowed Agnes to remain Countess of Jaffa and ascended the throne wifeless. Agnes then remarried, to High of Ibelin, to whom she had been affianced prior to marrying Amalric.

	Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[emperor]] Manuel I. King and empreor then negotiated an allaince against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].		Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[emperor]] Manuel I. King and empreor then negotiated an allaince against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].

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	He was the second son of [[Queen]] [[Melisende]] and Fulk of [[Anjou]], and was [[Count]] of Jaffa before his accession.		He was the second son of [[Queen]] [[Melisende]] and Fulk of [[Anjou]], and was [[Count]] of Jaffa before his accession.

	In the dispute between his mother, and his older brother [[Baldwin III]], over the governance of the [[kingdom]] of Jerusalem, Amalric had sided with Melisende, and in 1152 Baldwin beseiged them both in the citadel of Jerusalem, the Tower of David. However, when ~~Badlwin~~ obtained what he had sought, the undisputed [[crown]], he did not hold Amalric's filial loyaltly against him and when, a year later, in 1153, he captured Ascalon, he added it to Amalric's [[fief]] of Jaffa.		In the dispute between his mother, and his older brother [[Baldwin III]], over the governance of the [[kingdom]] of Jerusalem, Amalric had sided with Melisende, and in 1152 Baldwin beseiged them both in the citadel of Jerusalem, the Tower of David. However, when Baldwin obtained what he had sought, the undisputed [[crown]], he did not hold Amalric's filial loyaltly against him and when, a year later, in 1153, he captured Ascalon, he added it to Amalric's [[fief]] of Jaffa.

	In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa. His marraige may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be gathered to heaven. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Crusader Kingdom.		In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa. His marraige may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be gathered to heaven. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV\|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Crusader Kingdom.

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	Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[emperor]] Manuel I. King and empreor then negotiated an allaince against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].		Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium\|Byzantine]] [[emperor]] Manuel I. King and empreor then negotiated an allaince against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].

	In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian ~~Mulims~~ were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.		In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian Muslims were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.

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'''Amalric I''' was [[King]] of [[Jerusalem]] between 1162 and 1174.

He was the second son of [[Queen]] [[Melisende]] and Fulk of [[Anjou]], and was [[Count]] of Jaffa before his accession.

In the dispute between his mother, and his older brother [[Baldwin III]], over the governance of the [[kingdom]] of Jerusalem, Amalric had sided with Melisende, and in 1152 Baldwin beseiged them both in the citadel of Jerusalem, the Tower of David. However, when Badlwin obtained what he had sought, the undisputed [[crown]], he did not hold Amalric's filial loyaltly against him and when, a year later, in 1153, he captured Ascalon, he added it to Amalric's [[fief]] of Jaffa.

In 1157 Amalric married the daughter of the Count of Edessa. His marraige may have been delayed to allow a patriarch, who objected to it on the grounds of [[consanguinity]], to be gathered to heaven. Amalric and Agnes had 2 children, a daughter [[Sybilla]] and a son [[Baldwin IV|Baldwin]] who were both, in due course, to rule over the Crusader Kingdom.

Baldwin III died in 1162, childless -- Amalric was the heir, but the consanguinity argument reared his head again and, in order the succeed, he was obliged to have his marriage anulled (although the [[Catholic Church|Church]] ruled their children legitimate). He allowed Agnes to remain Countess of Jaffa and ascended the throne wifeless. Agnes then remarried, to High of Ibelin, to whom she had been affianced prior to marrying Amalric.

Alamric was obliged to go to war almost at once, against the [[Muslim]]s of [[Egypt]], which took up the first 4 years of his reign. Returning to Jerusalem in 1167, he then married Maria Comnena, grand-daughter to the [[Byzantium|Byzantine]] [[emperor]] Manuel I. King and empreor then negotiated an allaince against Egypt, and a brief campaign appeared to have been successful. In truth, however, the war merely made matters worse for Amalric and his people, since it brought to power one of the mightiest [[Sultans]] of Egypt, the former Vizier, Yusuf Salah al-Din, better known to the West as [[Saladin]].

In 1170 Saladin invaded Jerusalem and seized Eilat; thereafter he and the Syrian Mulims were a constant threat. In 1174, perceiving a weakness among his enemies, Amalric attacked the city of Banias. He contracted dysentery, which turned to fever, and in July 1174 he died, leaving a 2-year-old daughter by Maria, [[Isabella]], who was also destined to succeed as Queen. He was succeeded by his son, [[Baldwin IV]], also known as "Baldwin the Leper", for he suffered that affliction.