Fulk of Jerusalem

MedievalEmperorJerusalem1092 — 1143

Count of Anjou who became king of Jerusalem by marriage.

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Quick Facts

Born

1092

Died

1143

Country

Jerusalem

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score50.7

Fulk of Jerusalem — Complete Timeline

1109 AD

Became Count of AnjouPolitical Action◆ Major

Fulk inherited the County of Anjou from his father Fulk IV. He became a powerful French noble, known for his military skill and political maneuvering.

InheritanceAnjou

Impact: regional

1129 AD

Married Melisende of JerusalemPolitical Action◆ Major

Fulk married Melisende, daughter of King Baldwin II of Jerusalem. The marriage made him heir to the Kingdom of Jerusalem and strengthened ties between the Crusader states and Europe.

MarriageCrusader States

Impact: globalconstructive

1131 AD

Crowned King of JerusalemPolitical Action◆ Major

Fulk was crowned King of Jerusalem alongside his wife Melisende. He became the ruler of the Crusader kingdom, facing threats from Muslim states to the north and east.

CoronationCrusader States

Impact: globalconstructive

1137 AD

Defended the Kingdom of JerusalemWar◆ Major

Fulk led campaigns against the Muslim ruler Zengi of Mosul. He successfully defended the kingdom's borders, but failed to capture key cities like Damascus.

DefenseCrusader States

Impact: regionalconstructive

1143 AD

Died in a hunting accidentOther◆ Major

Fulk died after falling from his horse during a hunting trip near Acre. His death left the kingdom in the hands of his wife Melisende and their son Baldwin III.

DeathAccident

Impact: regionaltragic