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Guy de Lusignan - crusader villain

Guy de Lusignan - crusader villain

Why is this medieval character so hated?

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Tony McMahon
May 30, 2025
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Greetings Gold and Silver Level Templar Knights! If you recall the movie Kingdom of Heaven, you’ll remember that Guy de Lusignan was a hated figure. He really was despised. Why? Let’s find out!

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One of the most controversial figures in the history of the Crusades is Guy de Lusignan (1150-1194) - the ill-fated king of Jerusalem between 1186 and 1192. It's …

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