Guy of Lusignan
French Poitevin knight and King of Jerusalem by right of marriage (c.1150–1194) (r. 1186–1192)
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Summary
Guy of Lusignan was born on 1150[1] in Poitou[2]. He died on July 18, 1194[3], in Nicosia[4]. He worked as a king[5] and knight[6]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,828 views/month, #4,982 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1129[8]
- Place of burial: Nicosia[9]
- Father: Hugh VIII of Lusignan[10]
- Mother: Bourgogne de Rancon[11]
- Spouse: Sibylla[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Jerusalem[13], Kingdom of Cyprus[14]
- Position held: Bailiff of the kingdom of Jerusalem[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: House of Lusignan[17]
- Noble title: King of Jerusalem[18], count of Jaffa and Ascalon[19]
- Commons category: Guy de Lusignan[20]
- Given name: Guy[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Guy de Lusignan[22]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], New International Encyclopedia[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
- Present in work: The Decameron[26], Kingdom of Heaven[27]
- Name in native language: Guy de Lusignan[28]
- Sibling: Hugh of Lusignan[29], Aimery II de Lusignan[30], Geoffrey I of Lusignan (Lord of Vouvant)[31]
Why It Matters
Guy of Lusignan has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Guy of Lusignan born?
Guy of Lusignan was born in Poitou[2].
Where did Guy of Lusignan die?
Guy of Lusignan passed away in Nicosia[4].
Who were Guy of Lusignan's parents?
Guy of Lusignan's father was Hugh VIII of Lusignan[10]. Guy of Lusignan's mother was Bourgogne de Rancon[11].
Who was Guy of Lusignan married to?
Guy of Lusignan's spouses include Sibylla[12].