Henry II of Champagne

MedievalEmperorKingdom of Jerusalem1166 — 1197

Count who became king-consort of Jerusalem, fell from a window.

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Quick Facts

Born

1166

Died

1197

Country

Kingdom of Jerusalem

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score38.0

Henry II of Champagne — Complete Timeline

1192 AD

Marriage to Isabella of JerusalemPolitical Action◆ Major

Henry II married Isabella I of Jerusalem, becoming king-consort of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. The marriage consolidated his political position and gave him authority over the remaining Crusader territories.

CrusadesMarriageJerusalem

Impact: regionalconstructive

Treaty of JaffaPolitical Action◆ Major

Henry II participated in the negotiations that produced the Treaty of Jaffa between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. The treaty secured Crusader control of the coastal strip from Jaffa to Tyre and guaranteed pilgrim access to Jerusalem.

CrusadesTreatyRichard the LionheartSaladin

Impact: regionalconstructive

1197 AD

Death by FallingOther◆ Major

Henry II fell from a window of his palace in Acre and died. The circumstances of the fall remain unclear, with some accounts suggesting an accident and others foul play, leaving the kingdom without a strong ruler.

CrusadesDeathAccident

Impact: regionaltragic