Brienne claim to the Kingdom of Jerusalem

Hugh Count of Brienne claimed the regency of Jerusalem (and, indirectly, a place in the succession) in 1264 as senior heir of Hugh I of Cyprus and Alice of Jerusalem, being the son of their eldest daughter, but was passed over by the Haute Cour in favor of his cousin Hugh III of Cyprus. This claim fell to his son Walter V of Brienne and his descendants. They are the heirs-general of Queen Isabella of Jerusalem, and thus of the line founded by King Baldwin II.

Related Topics:
1264 - Hugh I of Cyprus - Alice of Jerusalem - Hugh III of Cyprus - Walter V of Brienne

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Hugh of Brienne himself is said to have tried to sell his rights to Alfonso III of Aragon in 1289.

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This claim was remembered in 1331 when Robert I of Naples conspired to seize Cyprus, and took Brienne heirs to the pursuit, obviously to utilize their hereditary claim.

Related Topics:
Robert I of Naples - Cyprus

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In 1406, the then Brienne heiress was married to Ladislas of Naples who thus strengthened his pretension to the kingdom of Jerusalem.

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In 1494-96, two Brienne heirs were also Kings of Naples and "Jerusalem".

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