Certainty: 2 Final attempts to find a role for the crusaders were unsuccessful; departure of Conrad III Certainty: 2
1149
Certainty: 2 Reactions to the death of Raymond of Antioch Certainty: 2
Certainty: 2 Baldwin III & the barons of his kingdom fortified Gaza Certainty: 2
1150
Certainty: 2 Reactions to the disappearance of Joscelin II of Edessa Certainty: 2
Certainty: 2 Negotiations to save the remains of the county of Edessa Certainty: 2
Certainty: 2 Baldwin III's march to save Christians from Tell Bashir (1): as far as 'Ayn Tab Certainty: 2
Certainty: 3 Baldwin III's march to save Christians from Tell Bashir (2): beyond 'Ayn Tab Certainty: 3
1152
Certainty: 3 Baldwin III was crowned on Easter Day without his mother's knowledge Certainty: 3
Andronikos (I) from Cilicia treacherously won over Baldwin III & Mas'ud of IkonionCertainty: 2
Certainty: 2 Civil war in Jerusalem halted by a compromise from Melisende
The division of the kingdom made earlier in the year put Baldwin III and Melisende in different spheres, hopefully solving the tension. But the old friction points remained: Manasses was still in place and Baldwin, well past majority, was still less powerful than his mother. Pressured by the same agitators as before, Baldwin decided to attack Melisende's half of the kingdom. She realised his plans, arranged for the defence of Nablus, and retired to Jerusalem. Baldwin besieged Manasses in his castle of Mirabel, captured him and sent him into exile. After taking Nablus, he followed his mother to the capital. Most landowners in the area under her control disregarded loyalty to her and declared for the king. Exceptions who supported her were her son Amalric, count of Jaffa, who was still young, Philip of Nablus, Rohard the elder and a few more. As Baldwin approached Jerusalem, Melisende took refuge in the citadel, while Fulcher the patriarch intervened in favour of the status quo, but to no avail, condemning Baldwin's actions. The city of Jerusalem did not hold out long against its king; he entered and assaulted the citadel. After some days of fierce fighting on both sides, agreement was reached through envoys: Melisende ceded Jerusalem to Baldwin, while he guaranteed her safe enjoyment of Nablus
Certainty: 2 Unsuccessful pressure on princess Constance of Antioch to choose a prince Certainty: 2
Certainty: 2 Failed attempt to heal the marriage of Raymond II: his assassination Certainty: 2
1153
Certainty: 3 Baldwin III raided Askalon, then decided to besiege it: the list of attackers Certainty: 3
Certainty: 2 Siege of Askalon: the first five months Certainty: 2
Certainty: 2 Constance, princess of Antioch, married Reynaud of Chatillon Certainty: 2
Certainty: 3 Siege of Askalon: varying fortunes of war Certainty: 3
Certainty: 3 Siege of Askalon: the citizens decided to capitulate Certainty: 3
1154
Certainty: 2 Usama's family captured & robbed while passing Acre
Nur al-Din asked for and received a safe-conduct from Baldwin III of Jerusalem for Usama b. Munqidh's wives and children to join him from Egypt. They left Egypt on a Frankish ship, but as they were approaching Acre they were assaulted and their possessions stolen by Franks (including money, jewelry and a huge library). The raid was ordered by Baldwin III in person. A member of Usama's retinue swam to shore and showed the king the safe-conduct with his own authorisation, but he refused to stop the robbery. He told the man that this was the way with Muslims. Fortunately they were set free, but with only 500 dinars for the whole party
1159
Manuel received Baldwin III of Jerusalem coolly, then let him intercede for the Antiochenes & TorosCertainty: 2
Manuel insisted on triumphal entry to Antioch, supported by Latins, & stayed in the palace for 8 daysCertainty: 3
Baldwin suffered a broken arm following Manuel in the hunt, then was impressed by his medical skillCertainty: 2
1160
Manuel mobilised fully against Kilic Arslan, summoning all those who had sworn military helpCertainty: 2