Balian of Ibelin

crusader and noble of the Kingdom of Jerusalem
Person human Q374385
Balian of Ibelin
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Balian of Ibelin

Summary

Balian of Ibelin is a human[1]. He was born in Holy Land[2]. He was born on 1135[3]. He died on 1193[4]. He worked as a feudatory[5]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,681 views/month, #4,136 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Balian of Ibelin was born in Holy Land[2].
  • Balian of Ibelin was born on 1135[3].
  • Balian of Ibelin died on 1193[4].
  • Balian of Ibelin's father was Barisan of Ibelin[7].
  • Balian of Ibelin's mother was Helvis of Ramla[8].
  • Balian of Ibelin was married to Maria Komnene[9].
  • A child of Balian of Ibelin was John of Ibelin, the Old Lord of Beirut[10].
  • A child of Balian of Ibelin was Helvis of Ibelin[11].
  • A child of Balian of Ibelin was Philip of Ibelin[12].
  • A child of Balian of Ibelin was Marguerite of Ibelin[13].
  • Balian of Ibelin's professions included feudatory[5].
  • Balian of Ibelin is recorded as male[14].
  • Balian of Ibelin's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Balian of Ibelin's family is recorded as Ibelin[16].
  • Balian of Ibelin's noble title is recorded as Lord of Ibelin[17].
  • Balian of Ibelin's noble title is recorded as Lord of Nablus[18].
  • Balian of Ibelin's noble title is recorded as lord of Caymont[19].
  • Balian of Ibelin's Commons category is recorded as Balian of Ibelin[20].
  • Balian of Ibelin was part of the conflict Battle of Hattin[21].
  • Balian of Ibelin was part of the conflict Siege of Jerusalem[22].
  • Balian of Ibelin was part of the conflict Battle of Montgisard[23].
  • Balian of Ibelin was part of the conflict Siege of Acre[24].
  • Balian of Ibelin's present in work is recorded as Kingdom of Heaven[25].
  • Balian of Ibelin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': "Balian d'Ibelin"}[26].
  • Balian of Ibelin's sibling is recorded as Hugh of Ibelin[27].

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Origins and Family

Balian of Ibelin's place of birth was Holy Land[2]. He was born on 1135[3]. His father was Barisan of Ibelin[7]. His mother was Helvis of Ramla[8].

Career and Affiliations

Balian of Ibelin worked as a feudatory[5].

Personal Life

Balian of Ibelin was married to Maria Komnene[9]. Children include John of Ibelin, the Old Lord of Beirut[10], a regent[28], 1177–1236[29]; Helvis of Ibelin[11], b. 1182[30]; Philip of Ibelin[12], a regent of Cyprus[31], 1180–1227[32], of Kingdom of Cyprus[33]; and Marguerite of Ibelin[13], b. 1170[34].

Death and Burial

Balian of Ibelin died on 1193[4].

Why It Matters

Balian of Ibelin ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,681 views/month, #4,136 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Balian of Ibelin born?

Balian of Ibelin's place of birth was Holy Land[2].

Who were Balian of Ibelin's parents?

Balian of Ibelin's father was Barisan of Ibelin[7]. Balian of Ibelin's mother was Helvis of Ramla[8].

Who was Balian of Ibelin married to?

Balian of Ibelin's spouses include Maria Komnene[9].

What did Balian of Ibelin do for work?

Balian of Ibelin worked as feudatory[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child John of Ibelin, the Old Lord of Beirut, Helvis of Ibelin, Philip of Ibelin +1
    Participated in conflict Battle of Hattin, Siege of Jerusalem, Battle of Montgisard +1
    Family Ibelin
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