Background
She was the elder daughter of Raymond-Roupen, prince of Antioch, and of Helvis of Lusignan. She derived her title of Lady of Toron and claim to the throne of Armenia from her father.
She was the elder daughter of Raymond-Roupen, prince of Antioch, and of Helvis of Lusignan. She derived her title of Lady of Toron and claim to the throne of Armenia from her father.
Maria"s paternal grandmother Alice became lady of Toron when emperor Frederick II, at the end of the Sixth Crusade, negotiated the return of lands conquered by Saladin. Maria succeeded her as she was the closest surviving relative. Jean de Montfort (died 1283), lord of Toron and of Tyre
Humphrey of Montfort (died 1284), lord of Beirut and of Tyre
Alix, living in 1282 and in 1295
Helvis, living in 1282 and in 1295.