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Apr 16, 2024 · William of Tyre (born c. 1130, Syria—died September 29, 1186, Rome [Italy]) was a Franco-Syrian politician, churchman, and historian whose experiences in the Latin kingdom of Jerusalem inspired him to write a history of medieval Palestine.
William of Tyre (Latin: Willelmus Tyrensis; c. 1130 – 29 September 1186) was a medieval prelate and chronicler. As archbishop of Tyre, he is sometimes known as William II to distinguish him from his predecessor, William I, the Englishman, a former prior of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, who was Archbishop of Tyre from 1127 to 1135.
- 6 June 1175
- 29 September 1186
- Medieval chronicler, chancellor
- Roman Catholicism
Mar 28, 2020 · A two-volume set of William's chronicle, translated and annotated by Emily Atwater Babcock and A. C. Krey. The chronicle covers events to 1184, including the crusades of his day, and is available in pdf format.
May 21, 2018 · William of Tyre (ca. 1130-1184) was a historian, diplomat, and archbishop of Tyre in the crusading Kingdom of Jerusalem. He wrote a comprehensive history of the kingdom from 1095 to 1184, based on his personal experience and various sources.
William of Tyre was a medieval prelate and chronicler. As archbishop of Tyre, he is sometimes known as William II to distinguish him from his predecessor, William I, the Englishman, a former prior of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, who was Archbishop of Tyre from 1127 to 1135.
Jan 26, 1996 · Medieval Sourcebook: William of Tyre: History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea. William of Tyre was born in the Holy Land, born in the Holy Land and was, after a French education, appointed Archbishop of Tyre and Chancellor of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. He wrote towards the end of the twelfth century.
(c.1130–probably 1186), historian. Born in Palestine, probably of European parents, in 1167 he was appointed Archdeacon of Tyre by Amaury, King of Jerusalem, with an enhanced stipend on condition that he wrote the official history of the reign. In 1175 he was consecrated Abp. of Tyre.
