Moritz of Montreal
Moritz von Montreal ( French : Maurice de Montréal ; † after 1153, before 1161) was Lord of Oultrejordain from around 1148 until his death .
After the death of his uncle Pagan the cupbearer , Herr von Oultrejordain , Moritz succeeded him. As Lord of Oultrejordain, he resided in Montreal Castle .
In 1153 he took as a vassal of King Baldwin III. of Jerusalem participated in the siege of Ascalon .
When he died, the rulership reverted to the Crown Domain. 1161 gave Baldwin III. the rule of Oultrejordain as a fief to Philip of Milly , who returned his rule Nablus to the king in exchange . It is possible that Philip's first wife Isabella is a daughter of Moritz.
Individual evidence
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- William of Tire : Historia rerum in partibus transmarinis gestarum.
Web links
- fmg.ac Jerusalem Nobility (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Pagan the cupbearer |
Lord of Oultrejordain 1148–1161 |
Philip of Milly |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Moritz of Montreal |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Moritz von Oultrejordain |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Lord of Oultrejordain |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 12th Century |
| DATE OF DEATH | between 1153 and 1161 |