Guillaume of Tyre
medieval prelate and chronicler, archbishop of Tyre
1130 — 1186
Quick Facts
Profession
medieval prelate and chronicler, archbishop of Tyre
Born
January 1, 1130
Died
1186 (age ~56)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, archbishop, historian
Kingdom of FranceBorn in JerusalemDied in Jerusalem
1130
Born in Jerusalem (1130-01-01)
1174
Positionchancelor of kingdom of Jerusalem (1174–1183)
1175
Positionarchbishop of Tyr (1175–1184)
1186
Died in Jerusalem
About
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. He grew up in Jerusalem at the height of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, which had been established in 1099 after the First Crusade, and he spent twenty years studying the liberal arts and canon law in the universities of Europe.
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Who is Guillaume of Tyre?+
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. He grew up in Jerusa
What does the name Guillaume mean?+
The name Guillaume means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is of French origin.
When was Guillaume of Tyre born?+
Guillaume of Tyre was born on January 1, 1130.
When did Guillaume of Tyre die?+
Guillaume of Tyre died in 1186, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.
The name Guillaume is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guillaume — January 1, 1130
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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