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Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence

1158 – 1181

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About Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence

Lived 1158 – 1181 (aged 22–23). Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence was an aristocrat.

Ramon Berenguer III or IV (c. 1158 – 5 April 1181), born Peter, was the count of Cerdanya (1162–1168) and count of Provence (1173–1181).

He was the third son of Count Raymond Berengar IV of Barcelona and Queen Petronilla of Aragon. He received Cerdanya, including Carcassonne and Narbonne, on his father's death, but relinquished it to his younger brother Sancho in 1168. He never did govern his inherited territories. In 1173, his elder brother, Alfonso, granted him Provence.

In 1176, he joined Sancho in conquering Nice from Genoa. He then ventured to war with the lords of Languedoc and the count of Toulouse. He was assassinated on 5 April 1181 by the men of Adhemar of Murviel near Montpellier. Provence passed to his brother Sancho.

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Important facts

Born
1158
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Crown of Aragon
Positions held
Count of Cerdagne, Count of Provence
Also known as
Raimond Berengar IV, Comte de Provence, Peter

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence?

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When was Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence born?

Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence was born in 1158.

When did Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence die?

Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence died on 5 April 1181 in Montpellier.

What was Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence's occupation?

Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence was an aristocrat.

What nationality was Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence?

Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence's recorded nationality: Crown of Aragon.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Provence

· Wikidata: Q918950

· DBpedia: Ramon Berenguer III of Provence

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