Philip of Ibelin
Nobleman of the Kingdom of Cyprus
About Philip of Ibelin
Lived 1180 – 1227 (aged 46–47). Philip of Ibelin was a regent of Cyprus.
Philip of Ibelin (1180–1227) was a leading nobleman of the Kingdom of Cyprus. As a younger son of Balian of Ibelin and the dowager queen Maria Komnene, he came from the high Crusader nobility of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Life Philip is first mentioned in 1206, when he and his older brother John of Ibelin, the Old Lord of Beirut accompanied their niece Alice to Cyprus for her marriage to Hugh I of Cyprus. Both brothers moved their power base to the island permanently before 1217, probably after coming into conflict with King John of Jerusalem. In 1218, Hugh I of Cyprus died and Philip was made steward (regent) to Henry I of Cyprus during his minority – in this position he was instrumental in the house of Ibelin's rising dominance over the island.
Marriage and issue Philip married Alice of Montbéliard (died after 1244), a sister of Odo of Montbéliard. John of Ibelin († 1266), Count of Jaffa
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Who was Philip of Ibelin?
nobleman of the Kingdom of Cyprus
When was Philip of Ibelin born?
Philip of Ibelin was born in 1180.
When did Philip of Ibelin die?
Philip of Ibelin died in 1227.
What was Philip of Ibelin's occupation?
Philip of Ibelin was a regent of Cyprus.
What nationality was Philip of Ibelin?
Philip of Ibelin's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Cyprus.
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· DBpedia: Philip of Ibelin (1180–1227)
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