John of Brienne

King of Jerusalem and Emperor of Latin Empire of Constantinople (c.1170-1237)
Person human Q332704
John of Brienne
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John of Brienne

Summary

John of Brienne is a human[1]. Born in France[2], he… he was born on 1158[3]. He died in Constantinople[4]. He died on March 23, 1237[5]. He worked as a King of Jerusalem[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John of Brienne's place of birth was France[2].
  • John of Brienne passed away in Constantinople[4].
  • John of Brienne was born on 1158[3].
  • John of Brienne was born on 1170[8].
  • John of Brienne died on March 23, 1237[5].
  • John of Brienne is buried at Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi[9].
  • Burial took place at Foucarmont Abbey[10].
  • John of Brienne's father was Erard II, Count of Brienne[11].
  • John of Brienne's mother was Agnès of Montfaucon[12].
  • Among John of Brienne's spouses was Maria of Montferrat[13].
  • John of Brienne was married to Berengaria of León[14].
  • John of Brienne was married to Stephanie of Armenia[15].
  • A child of John of Brienne was Isabella II of Jerusalem[16].
  • A child of John of Brienne was Marie of Brienne[17].
  • A child of John of Brienne was John II of Brienne[18].
  • A child of John of Brienne was Louis of Brienne[19].
  • A child of John of Brienne was Alphonso of Brienne[20].
  • John of Brienne held citizenship in Kingdom of Jerusalem[21].
  • John of Brienne's professions included King of Jerusalem[6].
  • John of Brienne held the position of king[22].
  • John of Brienne is recorded as male[23].
  • John of Brienne's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John of Brienne's family is recorded as House of Brienne[25].
  • John of Brienne's family is recorded as County of Brienne[26].
  • John of Brienne's noble title is recorded as King of Jerusalem[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John of Brienne's place of birth was France[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1158[3] and 1170[8]. His father was Erard II, Count of Brienne[11]. His mother was Agnès of Montfaucon[12].

Career and Affiliations

John of Brienne's professions included King of Jerusalem[6]. He held the position of king[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria of Montferrat[13], a monarch[28], 1192–1212[29]; Berengaria of León[14], a consort[30], 1204–1237[31]; and Stephanie of Armenia[15], 1190–1220[32]. Children include Isabella II of Jerusalem[16], a politician[33], 1212–1228[34], of Kingdom of Jerusalem[35]; Marie of Brienne[17], a politician[36], 1224–1275[37], of France[38]; John II of Brienne[18], 1227–1296[39], of France[40]; Louis of Brienne[19], an aristocrat[41], 1250–1297[42]; and Alphonso of Brienne[20], an aristocrat[43], 1227–1270[44], of France[45].

Death and Burial

John of Brienne died on March 23, 1237[5]. He passed away in Constantinople[4]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi[9] and Foucarmont Abbey[10].

Why It Matters

John of Brienne ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was John of Brienne born?

Born in France[2], John of Brienne…

Where did John of Brienne die?

John of Brienne died in Constantinople[4].

Who were John of Brienne's parents?

John of Brienne's father was Erard II, Count of Brienne[11]. John of Brienne's mother was Agnès of Montfaucon[12].

Who was John of Brienne married to?

John of Brienne's spouses include Maria of Montferrat[13], Berengaria of León[14], and Stephanie of Armenia[15].

What did John of Brienne do for work?

John of Brienne worked as King of Jerusalem[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  15. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wwwbisanzioit.blogspot.com. wwwbisanzioit.blogspot.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . fmg.ac. fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict Fifth Crusade
    Child Isabella II of Jerusalem, Marie of Brienne, John II of Brienne +2
    Sex or gender male
    Family House of Brienne, County of Brienne
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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