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Guy of Lusignan

Imagine being a knight who became a king, but then lost it all! That's Guy of Lusignan's wild story!

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Guy de Lusignan, seigneur de Cognac

Guy de Lusignan, seigneur de Cognac

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Josselin (Morbihan).
Qarne Hittin, site of Saladin's (1137-1193) devastating defeat of the forces of Guy de Lusignan and Raymond of Tripoli on July 4, 1187
Coat of Arms of Guy de Lusignan
Armoiries de Guy de Lusignan, seigneur de Couhé
Coin issued by Guy de Lusignan during when he was Lord of Cyprus (Crop)
Blason Guy de Lusignan
Armoiries de Guy de Lusignan, seigneur de Merpins
Armoiries de Guy de Lusignan, roi de Chypre
Coin issued by Guy de Lusignan during when he was Lord of Cyprus
Armoiries de Guy de Lusignan, seigneur de Cognac (1281-1287)

Key Facts

Born
Around 1150.
Birthplace
Poitou, France.
Known For
Being King of Jerusalem and Lord of Cyprus.
Career
Knight, Regent, King, Lord.
Fun Fact
Guy was once captured by Saladin after a big battle!

Who Was This Knightly Guy?

Guy of Lusignan was a knight from a long time ago, around the year 1150. He was like a knight in shining armor, but his story is full of ups and downs! He ended up becoming a king in a faraway land called Jerusalem. He was also in charge of an island called Cyprus. Even though he was a king, not everyone liked him, and he faced some big challenges during his time as a ruler.

From Knight to King: A Crazy Ride!

Guy started as a knight, but he had to leave his home after getting into trouble. He traveled to the Holy Land, where he met Queen Sibylla. They got married really fast! When the old king got sick, Guy became the boss for a while. But then, things changed, and he had to wait to become king. He finally got his chance when Sibylla became queen and chose him as her king!

Battles and Big Losses!

Being king wasn't easy for Guy. A powerful leader named Saladin was a big rival. There was a huge battle called the Battle of Hattin, and Guy was even captured! Sadly, after this battle, the important city of Jerusalem was lost. Guy also faced problems with other leaders who didn't want him to be king. It was a tough time with lots of fighting and changes.

A New Kingdom and a Sad Farewell

After losing his kingdom, Guy was given a new job: he became the lord of the island of Cyprus. He ruled there for a few years until he passed away. His brother took over after him. Guy's life was like a rollercoaster, going from being a knight to a king, facing battles, and then ruling a new land. It shows that even kings have challenging adventures!

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