Bohemond IV Antioch

He was also Count of Tripoli from 1187. The first part of his rule was marked by internal dynastic conflicts. Starting around 1201, a dispute had arisen about the succession of Antioch. However, conflict continued for generations, and involved nobles from Antioch, Tripoli, and Cilician Armenia. Bohemond proved to be an erratic ally, changing his vows of fidelity in whichever way he considered the best interest for his principality. An example was first the alliance then desertion of the troops of Frederick II Hohenstaufen, during the Sixth Crusade of 1228/1229. Raimond de Poitiers (1195 – murdered at Tartus, 1213), Bailiff of Antioch. Bohemond V de Poitiers, who succeeded him. Philippe I de Poitiers (d of poisoning while in prison, 1226), King Consort of Armenia (1222–1224), who married in 1222 Queen Isabella of Armenia. Orgueilleuse de Poitiers, who died young. From this marriage, Bohemond had three daughters: Isabelle of Poitiers, who died young. Marie de Poitiers (Castello de Canosa, Apulia, after 10 December 1307), Pretender to the throne of Jerusalem (1269–1277) Helvis de Poitiers, who died young.

Bohemond IV Antioch

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ruler of the Principality of Antioch

Background

Bohemond IV was the son of Bohemond III of Antioch by his first wife Orguilleuse d"Harenc.

Education

Bohemond chose to live in Tripoli, and while he was absent, Antioch became heavily influenced by the Greek communities.

Career

He was also Count of Tripoli from 1187. The first part of his rule was marked by internal dynastic conflicts. Starting around 1201, a dispute had arisen about the succession of Antioch.

However, conflict continued for generations, and involved nobles from Antioch, Tripoli, and Cilician Armenia.

Bohemond proved to be an erratic ally, changing his vows of fidelity in whichever way he considered the best interest for his principality. An example was first the alliance then desertion of the troops of Frederick II Hohenstaufen, during the Sixth Crusade of 1228/1229.

Raimond de Poitiers (1195 – murdered at Tartus, 1213), Bailiff of Antioch. Bohemond V de Poitiers, who succeeded him.

Philippe I de Poitiers (d of poisoning while in prison, 1226), King Consort of Armenia (1222–1224), who married in 1222 Queen Isabella of Armenia.

Orgueilleuse de Poitiers, who died young. From this marriage, Bohemond had three daughters:

Isabelle of Poitiers, who died young. Marie de Poitiers (Castello de Canosa, Apulia, after 10 December 1307), Pretender to the throne of Jerusalem (1269–1277)

Helvis de Poitiers, who died young.

Achievements

Bohemond IV won the title, at the time, and ruled over both Tripoli and Antioch, though their legal and administrative systems remained distinct.

Connections

enemy:: Knights Hospitaller

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