John II of Beirut
Johann II of Beirut , also Johann von Ibelin , (* around 1230, † 1264 ) was lord of Beirut and a member of the noble family Ibelin .
He was the son of Balian of Ibelin , lord of Beirut , and his wife Eschiva of Montfaucon. After his death in 1247 he inherited the rule of Beirut from his father.
In 1260, together with the Knights Templar , he undertook a raid on the Muslim lands of Galilee . In the vicinity of Tiberias he was captured by Muslims and was only released on payment of a large ransom.
Around 1250 he married Alix von La Roche († after 1277), daughter of Guido I von La Roche , Duke of Athens . With her he had two daughters:
- Isabella (* around 1252, † 1282), mistress of Beirut
- Eschiva (* around 1253; † 1312), mistress of Beirut ∞ Humfried von Montfort
literature
- Christopher Marshall: Warfare in the Latin East, 1192-1291 (= Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought. Ser. 4, 17). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge et al. 1992, ISBN 0-521-39428-7 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Balian |
Lord of Beirut 1254-1264 |
Isabella |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | John II of Beirut |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Johann of Ibelin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Lord of Beirut |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1230 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1264 |