Conrad of Montferrat

MedievalGeneralJerusalem1146 — 1192

Defender of Tyre during the Third Crusade.

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Quick Facts

Born

1146

Died

1192

Country

Jerusalem

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)78

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)65

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score58.7

Conrad of Montferrat — Complete Timeline

1187 AD

Defense of TyreWar

Conrad of Montferrat arrived at Tyre just before Saladin's forces besieged it. He organized the city's defenses and successfully repelled Saladin's attacks, preventing the fall of the last major Crusader port in the region.

Crusader StatesSiegeSaladin

Impact: regional

1189 AD

Siege of AcreWar◆ Major

Conrad participated in the Siege of Acre, where he played a key role in the Crusader efforts. He was a rival to Guy of Lusignan for leadership of the Crusader states.

CrusadeSiege

Impact: regional

1192 AD

Election as King of JerusalemPolitical Action◆ Major

Conrad was elected King of Jerusalem by the Crusader nobility in April 1192, after the death of Queen Sibylla. His election was supported by Richard the Lionheart and Philip Augustus.

Crusader StatesSuccession

Impact: regional

Assassination of Conrad of MontferratPolitical Action◆ Major

Conrad was assassinated by two Hashshashin (Assassins) in Tyre just days after his election. His death was a major blow to the Crusader states and led to the rise of Henry II of Champagne.

Crusader StatesAssassination

Impact: regionaltragic