Pons of Tripoli

Pons of Tripoli (c. 1098–1137) was the son of Bertrand of Tripoli, and was count of Tripoli from 1112 to 1137.

Related Topics:
1098 - 1137 - Bertrand of Tripoli - Count of Tripoli - 1112

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Pons married Cecile of France, the widow of his mentor Tancred, Prince of Galilee and daughter of Philip I of France. This marriage helped to reconcile the Norman and Provençal Crusaders, who had fallen out during the Siege of Antioch.

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Cecile of France - Tancred, Prince of Galilee - Philip I of France - Norman - Provençal - Crusaders - Siege of Antioch

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In 1118 he allied with Baldwin II, the new king of Jerusalem, and in 1119 the two marched north to aid Roger of Salerno against an invasion by Il-ghazi. Roger decided not to wait for them, and he and his army were slaughtered at the Battle of Ager Sanguinis; Baldwin II was later taken hostage.

Related Topics:
1118 - Baldwin II - King of Jerusalem - 1119 - Roger of Salerno - Il-ghazi - Battle of Ager Sanguinis

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In 1124, after Baldwin had been released, Pons helped capture Tyre, one of the last coastal cities remaining in Muslim hands. In 1125 he aided in the Crusader victory at the Battle of Azaz. In 1131 Pons came into conflict with Fulk of Jerusalem, who had ascended to the throne that year, and was defeated at the Battle of Rugia.

Related Topics:
1124 - Tyre - Muslim - 1125 - Battle of Azaz - 1131 - Fulk of Jerusalem - Battle of Rugia

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In 1137 Tripoli was invaded by the sultan of Damascus, and Pons was killed in battle. He was succeeded by his son Raymond II.

Related Topics:
1137 - Damascus - Raymond II

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