Raymond of Poitiers

MedievalGeneralPrincipality of Antioch1105 — 1149

Prince of Antioch killed at the Battle of Inab.

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Quick Facts

Born

1105

Died

1149

Country

Principality of Antioch

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score38.9

Raymond of Poitiers — Complete Timeline

1136 AD

Married Constance of AntiochPolitical Action◆ Major

Raymond of Poitiers married Constance, the infant heiress of Antioch, becoming prince consort. This marriage was arranged by King Fulk of Jerusalem to secure control over the principality and strengthen ties with France.

MarriageDynastic PoliticsCrusader States

Impact: regional

1137 AD

Allied with Byzantine Emperor John IIPolitical Action

Raymond of Poitiers was forced to acknowledge Byzantine suzerainty over Antioch after Emperor John II Komnenos besieged the city. He agreed to pay tribute and provide military support, temporarily subordinating the principality to Byzantium.

Byzantine EmpireTributeDiplomacy

Impact: regional

1149 AD

Killed at Battle of InabWar◆ Major

Raymond of Poitiers was killed in the Battle of Inab against Nur ad-Din Zengi. His death left Antioch vulnerable and led to the city's temporary submission to the Byzantine Empire, marking a low point for Crusader power in the north.

BattleDeathCrusader-Muslim Wars

Impact: regionaltragic