Certainty: 2 Dying Baldwin II bequeathed his kingdom to Fulk, Melisende & the baby Baldwin III Certainty: 2
1143
Certainty: 3 Accession of Baldwin III, who reigned together with his mother Melisende Certainty: 3
1144
Certainty: 2 Baldwin III recovered the Valley of Moses fortress Certainty: 2
1146
Certainty: 1 Disputed election of Radulf, the royal chancellor, as Archbishop of Tyre Certainty: 1
1147
Certainty: 2 March by Baldwin III & the army of Jeruslem to Bostra, to escort Altuntash home Certainty: 2
Certainty: 2 Desperate but successful struggle by Baldwin III & the army of Jerusalem to reach home
As the army left Bostra for home, Baldwin III refused to escape himself with the Cross, leaving the army in mortal peril, showing his character. The hardships of this journey were doubled, as there was now no hope of success. Mu'in al-Din Anar summoned Nur al-Din to help him attack them. Orders were given to carry all Christian dead and wounded with them, puzzling the Turks as to why, for all their efforts, no corpses were found. The enemy then burned bushes upwind of Baldwin's army. As the smoke and flame approached, the people begged Robert, bishop of Nazareth, for help: he raised the Cross and prayed, and at once the wind blew back towards the enemy. But as enemy attacks continued, Latin leaders realised that the army's endurance was at an end. Baldwin was persuaded to seek a truce from Anar at almost any price, provided the army escaped. He sent as envoy a Turkish speaker suspected of treachery on a previous mission. He claimed innocence, swearing that if guilty of the charges he should perish by a Turkish sword without returning; he condemned himself to death, for he was soon killed. Four Arab chieftains were prominent among the enemy, at first safe from retaliation becuse the Latins were absolutely forbidden from breaking ranks. But a Turk in the service of Altuntash knew no French and was ignorant of the rules. He rushed forward in grave danger, killed one of the chieftains and returned safely, breaking the enemy line on that side. The whole army wondered who he was: when they found he was a foreigner, they could praise him without punishing him. Baldwin refused an invitation from Anar to a meal at the dangerous defile of Cavea Roob, and from there the army was led by a mysterious guide, who reduced the journey time. They were soon home, able to rest. Baldwin restored the Cross to Jerusalem amid great joy
1148
Certainty: 2 Leaders of the Second Crusade reassembled in Jerusalem Certainty: 2
Certainty: 2 An assembly at Palmarea (Acre) decided to direct the Second Crusade against Damascus Certainty: 2
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 Certainty: 2
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