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Melisende, Queen of Jerusalem

Melisende was Queen of Jerusalem from 1131 to 1153, and regent for her son between 1153 and 1161, while he was on campaign. She was the eldest daughter of King Baldwin II of Jerusalem, and the Armenian princess Morphia of Melitene. Wikipedia
Born: 1105, County of Edessa
Died: September 11, 1161 (age 56 years), Kingdom of Jerusalem
Spouse: Fulk, King of Jerusalem (m. 1129–1143)
Co-Sovereign: Fulk (1131–1143) and Baldwin III (1143–1153)