Melisende of Jerusalem

GPTKB entity

Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:born 1105
gptkbp:died 1161
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Anjou
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melisende of Jerusalem
gptkbp:notable_event Facilitated alliances through marriage
She was involved in the administration of the kingdom
Ascended to the throne in 1131
Her court was a center of diplomacy
Her legacy is remembered in historical texts
Her marriage was politically motivated
Her reign ended with her son's ascension alone
Her reign is often studied in medieval history
Her reign marked a period of relative stability
Her reign saw the flourishing of culture and arts
Her relationship with the church was significant
Her rule was characterized by political intrigue
Influenced the succession of her son
She was a patron of the arts
She was educated and politically astute
She was involved in the governance of the kingdom
Promoted the construction of churches and fortifications
Her legacy includes the strengthening of the kingdom
Her life reflects the complexities of medieval politics
She was one of the few female rulers in the Crusader states
Negotiated_with_Muslim_leaders
Involved_in_the_politics_of_the_Crusader_states
She_was_a_key_figure_in_the_history_of_the_Crusader_states
She_was_a_significant_figure_in_the_history_of_Jerusalem
Co-ruled_with_her_son_Baldwin_III
Established_the_royal_court_in_Jerusalem
Faced_challenges_from_her_husband_Fulk
Involved_in_the_Second_Crusade
Participated_in_the_defense_of_Jerusalem
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Baldwin_III_of_Jerusalem
gptkb:Baldwin_II_of_Jerusalem
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Baldwin_II_of_Jerusalem
gptkbp:reign gptkb:Queen_of_Jerusalem
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Fulk_of_Anjou
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Baldwin_III_of_Jerusalem
gptkbp:title gptkb:Queen_consort_of_Jerusalem