Melisende married to Fulk of Anjou, immediately on the latter's arrival
Unit appears in:
IOANNES II (1118-1143)
1129
Summary:
As soon as Fulk of Anjou arrived in Jerusalem, his marriage to Melisende was celebrated. The couple were given Tyre and Acre by Baldwin, to be held till his own death. Fulk was to behave towards Baldwin with energy, discretion and deference
Dates:
1129 June 2
Baldwin of Bourcq, Baldwin II, king of Jerusalem (
Baldwin 52
)
After his captivity had consulted widely for a suitable husband for
Melisende 4002
and heir;
Fulk 4001
was recommended by all; sent
William 4015
to invite him, with appropriate oaths, and as soon as he arrived, celebrated the marriage (: )
William of Tyre bk. 13, 24.1-17
Gave Tyre and Acre to his daughter
Melisende 4002
and her new husband
Fulk 4001
, to be held till his own death; Fulk behaved towards him with energy, discretion and deference (: )
William of Tyre bk. 13, 24.17-23
Fulk V, count of Anjou, king of Jerusalem (
Fulk 4001
)
Immediately on arrival was married to
Melisende 4002
, before Pentecost (2nd June), and the couple were endowed with Tyre and Acre; would behave towards
Baldwin 52
with energy, discretion and deference (Pentecost:
sancti Pentecostes)
William of Tyre bk. 13, 24.14-23
Melisende, daughter of Baldwin II, queen of Jerusalem (
Melisende 4002
)
After a careful search for a husband for her, her father,
Baldwin 52
, chose
Fulk 4001
, sent
William 4015
to summon him, and at once celebrated their marriage (:)
William of Tyre bk. 13, 24.1-17