Melisende

Queen of Jerusalem (1105-1161)
Person human Q232151
Melisende
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Melisende

Summary

Melisende is a human[1]. She was born in Şanlıurfa Province[2]. She was born on January 1, 1105[3]. She passed away in Jerusalem[4]. She died on September 11, 1161[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Melisende was born in Şanlıurfa Province[2].
  • Melisende died in Jerusalem[4].
  • Melisende was born on January 1, 1105[3].
  • Melisende died on September 11, 1161[5].
  • Melisende is buried at Tomb of the Virgin Mary[8].
  • Melisende's father was Baldwin II of Jerusalem[9].
  • Melisende's mother was Morphia of Melitene[10].
  • Among Melisende's spouses was Fulk, King of Jerusalem[11].
  • A child of Melisende was Baldwin III of Jerusalem[12].
  • A child of Melisende was Amalric I of Jerusalem[13].
  • Melisende held citizenship in Kingdom of Jerusalem[14].
  • Melisende's professions included politician[6].
  • Melisende held the position of regent of Jerusalem[15].
  • Melisende's religion is recorded as Christianity[16].
  • Melisende is recorded as female[17].
  • Melisende's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Melisende's family is recorded as House of Rethel[19].
  • Melisende's noble title is recorded as King of Jerusalem[20].
  • Melisende's Commons category is recorded as Melisende of Jerusalem[21].
  • Melisende was part of the conflict Jerusalemite Civil War[22].
  • Melisende's given name is recorded as Melisende[23].
  • Melisende's sibling is recorded as Ioveta of Bethany[24].
  • Melisende's sibling is recorded as Hodierna of Jerusalem[25].
  • Melisende's sibling is recorded as Alice of Antioch[26].

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Origins and Family

Melisende was born in Şanlıurfa Province[2]. She was born on January 1, 1105[3]. Her father was Baldwin II of Jerusalem[9]. Her mother was Morphia of Melitene[10].

Career and Affiliations

Melisende worked as a politician[6]. She held the position of regent of Jerusalem[15].

Personal Life

Among Melisende's spouses was Fulk, King of Jerusalem[11]. Children include Baldwin III of Jerusalem[12], a politician[27], 1130–1163[28], of Kingdom of Jerusalem[29] and Amalric I of Jerusalem[13], a monarch[30], 1136–1174[31], of Kingdom of Jerusalem[32]. Her religion is recorded as Christianity[16].

Death and Burial

Melisende died on September 11, 1161[5]. She died in Jerusalem[4]. She is buried at Tomb of the Virgin Mary[8].

Why It Matters

Melisende ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Melisende born?

Melisende's place of birth was Şanlıurfa Province[2].

Where did Melisende die?

Melisende passed away in Jerusalem[4].

Who were Melisende's parents?

Melisende's father was Baldwin II of Jerusalem[9]. Melisende's mother was Morphia of Melitene[10].

Who was Melisende married to?

Melisende's spouses include Fulk, King of Jerusalem[11].

What did Melisende do for work?

Melisende worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Religion or worldview Christianity
    Family House of Rethel
    Place of birth Şanlıurfa Province
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