Guy of Lusignan

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Guy of Lusignan born?Circa 1150
2. Where was Guy of Lusignan born?Poitou, France
3. What is Guy of Lusignan known for?King of Jerusalem (1186-1192) and Lord of Cyprus (1192-1194)
4. What is the career?Knight, Regent of Jerusalem, King of Jerusalem, Lord of Cyprus
5. What is the key military event?Defeat and capture at the Battle of Hattin (1187)
6. Who was Guy of Lusignan?Guy of Lusignan was a knight from France who became king of Jerusalem, but he lost his throne after a big battle.

Poitevin Nobility: The aristocratic families from the historical region of Poitou in western France.
Leprosy: A serious infectious disease that can cause severe skin lesions and nerve damage.
Siege: A military operation where an army surrounds a fortified place to capture it.